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Securities / Derivatives

Korean Brokerages Set to Resume Daytime US Stock Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 21/08/2025

Major securities firms will restart the service after a year-long suspension, following verification of the US-based ATS provider's system stability.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippines to Tighten Independent Director Rules for Listed Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2025

The SEC plans new rules to cap independent director terms and ensure tenure, aiming to enhance corporate governance.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Issues New Governance Rules for Listed Company Directors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2025

The new 'Six Pillars' framework aims to strengthen director knowledge, accountability, and market confidence following concerns over corporate misconduct.

Sanctions

Vietnamese Banks Increase Scrutiny of Russian Transactions

By Mark Johnston | 19/08/2025

Banks in Vietnam are imposing stringent new documentation requirements for payments linked to Russian entities to mitigate the risk of secondary sanctions.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC Proposes New Rules to Streamline Securities Exemptions

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/08/2025

The SEC has drafted guidelines to clarify rules for exempt transactions, introducing a no-fee notice system to improve ease of doing business.

Thailand to Launch Crypto Regulatory Sandbox for Tourist Payments in Q4

By | 19/08/2025

The programme requires tourists to use SEC and BOT-licenced firms for crypto-to-baht conversion, with strict KYC checks and spending limits.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Vietnam Police Charge Hahalolo Founder in Crypto Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/08/2025

Nguyen Van Ha has been accused of masterminding the PaynetCoin scheme that allegedly defrauded thousands of investors in Vietnam and abroad.

Crypto / Digital Assets

US Sanctions Russian Crypto Firm with Central Asia Links

By Manesh Samtani | 18/08/2025

The sanctions target Garantex and successor Grinex for ransomware links, with enforcement actions spanning from Europe to Asia.

AML / KYC

Malaysia Has Recovered Over $7 Billion in 1MDB-Linked Funds

By Editors | 15/08/2025

The government has clawed back billions from settlements with firms like Goldman Sachs, the country's finance ministry has confirmed.