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Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions DPRK-Myanmar Arms Procurement Network
By Editors | 29/09/2025
OFAC has designated a network selling North Korean arms to Myanmar, warning of secondary sanctions for financial institutions facilitating transactions.

Trending
Singapore to Formalise Stablecoin Rules, Cautious on US Recognition
By Manesh Samtani | 26/09/2025
MAS plans a public consultation on its own framework while monitoring US and European developments before seeking regulatory comparability.

Fintech / Regtech
FS-ISAC Calls for Global Timeline on Quantum Crypto Migration
By Manesh Samtani | 26/09/2025
New white paper warns that delays in transitioning to quantum-safe standards create systemic risk and calls for a coordinated, phased approach for financial firms and regulators.

Sanctions
US Sanctions Indian Nationals and Online Pharmacy Over Fentanyl Trafficking
By Nithya Subramanian | 26/09/2025
The sanctions highlight the growing role of illegal online pharmacies in fueling the US fentanyl crisis, with Indian suppliers accused of working with traffickers to distribute counterfeit drugs.

Securities / Derivatives
Thailand's SET to Launch First Leveraged and Inverse ETFs
By Nithya Subramanian | 25/09/2025
The launch of Thailand’s first L&I ETFs, enabled by SEC rules introduced in March, aims to broaden investment options and strengthen the depth of the local capital market.

AML / KYC
Philippines Widens Asset Freeze in Deepening Flood Control Scandal
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/09/2025
The AMLC has been asked to freeze billions of pesos in air and land assets as the probe expands to include more money laundering and corruption allegations.

AML / KYC
Philippine SEC Backs Easing of Bank Secrecy Law
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/09/2025
The SEC says reforms are a necessary measure to strengthen its enforcement powers against financial crimes and fraud.

Securities / Derivatives
Philippines SEC Eases Securities Rules on Shelf Registration
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/09/2025
The SEC has extended the validity of shelf registrations from three to five years and streamlined filing requirements to boost capital market activity.

Securities / Derivatives
Korea Sets New Rules for Firms Resuming US Stock Daytime Trading
By Manesh Samtani | 25/09/2025
Financial regulators have imposed stricter operational and investor protection measures on securities firms following a major system failure that halted the service last year.

Capital / Liquidity
Thai Government, Banks Partner to Tackle Economic Headwinds
By Mark Johnston | 25/09/2025
Thailand's new government and its financial sector align on a 'Quick Big Win' strategy to confront structural economic issues.
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