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Cryptocurrency

Philippine SEC Issues Alert on Unregistered Crypto Platforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/08/2025

The Philippine SEC plans to take legal action against unregistered crypto platforms targeting Filipinos, citing risks of fraud, identity theft and money laundering.

Sustainable Finance

Thailand SEC Amends Rules to Boost ESG and Overseas Fund Investments

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/08/2025

The SEC has expanded the investment universe for ESG funds to include digital tokens and relaxed criteria for investing in foreign collective investment schemes.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Proposes Easing REIT Rules to Spur Listings

By Editors | 04/08/2025

The SEC is drafting changes to give REITs more flexibility, including a longer period to reinvest proceeds and the ability to repay debt.

Resolution & Recovery

Regulators Favour Indirect Public Backstops for Bank Resolution: BIS Paper

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/08/2025

A new BIS paper shows a move towards temporary public loans to resolution funds, which are then recouped from the financial industry to protect taxpayers.

Reporting & Disclosures

Philippines SEC Proposes Roadmap for ISSB-Aligned Sustainability Reporting

By Manesh Samtani | 02/08/2025

The SEC has proposed a phased timeline for adopting ISSB-aligned standards, including bringing large non-listed companies into scope from 2029.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Philippines SEC Files Criminal Charges Against Easypeso Operators

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

The SEC filed charges against 173 employees of the operator, saying they violated consumer protection, data privacy and cybercrime laws through abusive debt collection tactics.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Sanctions Hong Kong, Taiwan, China Firms for Supporting Iran

By Manesh Samtani | 01/08/2025

Four entities in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and mainland China are among those targeted for allegedly procuring technology for Iran’s military drone programme.

Cryptocurrency

US Releases Crypto Policy Roadmap to Reclaim Global Leadership

By Manesh Samtani | 31/07/2025

The report names Japan and Singapore among the key competitor markets, calls for a revisit of the BCBS crypto standards, and signals an intent to extend the reach of US AML rules.

Market Risk

APAC Regulators Urge Timely FRTB Implementation in Europe, US

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 31/07/2025

Regulators in Asia worry about the harm divergent implementation timetables cause to their banks.