United States

    Tokenisation

    Thailand's SEC Authorises Digital Asset Firms to Trade Tokenised Carbon Credits

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2025

    The SEC has amended rules for digital asset operators to support national green economy goals and promote the country as a carbon trading hub.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Indicts and Sanctions Chinese Chemical Firms Over Opioid Trade

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/09/2025

    A federal grand jury indicted four Chinese companies and 22 nationals. OFAC sanctioned one firm and two individuals in a coordinated action.

    Trading & Investment

    Philippine SEC to Release Revised Rules for REITs By Q4

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2025

    The SEC plans to expand eligible assets, extend reinvestment periods, and simplify registration to bolster the country's capital market.

    Trading & Investment

    Thailand SEC Proposes to Tighten Margin Lending Regulations

    By Editors | 04/09/2025

    The SEC plans new lending limits tied to broker equity, restrictions on IPO margin loans, and a ban on derivatives trades resembling loans.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Sanctions Shipping Network with APAC Ties for Evading Iran Oil Rules

    By Editors | 04/09/2025

    OFAC has blacklisted a UAE-based businessman and his network of companies in the Marshall Islands and Liberia.

    Structural Regulation

    Thailand SEC Moves to Tighten Oversight of Audit Firms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/09/2025

    The SEC is seeking powers to directly supervise and penalise audit firms when their employees are involved in misconduct.

    Cryptocurrency

    BSP Extends Moratorium on New Crypto Licences Indefinitely

    By Editors | 01/09/2025

    The central bank cites consumer protection and financial stability risks, continuing a freeze that was set to expire this year.

    Stablecoins

    Thailand Pivots from Public CBDC to Private Stablecoins

    By Editors | 01/09/2025

    The central bank has no plans for a public digital baht, shifting focus to wholesale applications and a sandbox for privately-issued stablecoins.

    Credit Risk

    Australia's Plan to Uncap Home Guarantee Scheme Prompts Mixed Reaction

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/08/2025

    The government has removed all limits on its low-deposit mortgage guarantee scheme, but insurers and economists warn it will inflate prices and create reckless debt.

    Cryptocurrency

    Thailand Grants Five-Year Tax Exemption on Crypto Capital Gains

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

    This makes Thailand one of the first countries in the world to set clear tax rules for digital asset trading, according to the Deputy Prime Minister.

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