United States

Structural Regulation

Sri Lanka SEC Details Regulatory Framework Under New Act

By Editors | 17/03/2026

Regulator outlined a master plan to modernise the capital market, focusing on investor protection, transparency, and global alignment.

Structural Regulation

Korea's IBK Drives KOSDAQ Reform with Dual-Track Push

By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2026

IBK and the Korea Venture Capital Association are separately mobilising capital and lobbying for structural reform to revitalise the KOSDAQ market.

Reporting & Disclosures

Thai Regulators Push ISSB Standards as Strategic Tool, Not Just Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/03/2026

The SET and the SEC are urging firms to embed sustainability standards into core strategy to boost competitiveness and meet investor demands.

Capital Adequacy

Philippines Proposes New Capital and Conduct Rules for Online Lenders

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/03/2026

The SEC has released draft rules introducing tiered capital requirements, revised licensing fees, and stronger consumer protections for financing and lending companies.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Eases Russian Oil Sanctions for 30 Days to Calm Markets

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/03/2026

OFAC issues a temporary general licence to release Russian oil stranded at sea, a move aimed at market stability that has been criticised by Ukraine and European partners.

Clearing & Post-Trade

US SEC Considers Exempting Foreign Firms from Treasury Clearing Rule

By Manesh Samtani | 15/03/2026

The SEC is seeking public comment on a proposal to ease the extraterritorial reach of its new mandate.

Market Abuse

Hong Kong Authorities Arrest Eight in Insider Trading, Corruption Probe

By Mark Johnston | 13/03/2026

Joint SFC-ICAC operation targets executives at two brokerages and a hedge fund in a scheme that allegedly netted HKD 315 million from illicitly obtained placement data.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Sanctions North Korea IT Worker Network in Vietnam and Laos

By Manesh Samtani | 13/03/2026

The action targets facilitators using cryptocurrency to launder funds, heightening secondary sanctions and due diligence risks for financial institutions in Southeast Asia.

Anti-Money Laundering

US Treasury Recognises Legitimate Use of Crypto Mixers, Seeks New Powers

By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

A key report signals a nuanced US stance on privacy tools while proposing a "hold law" to freeze suspicious digital assets.