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Sanctions
OFAC Unveils New Sanctions Targeting Iran Oil Shipments to Asia
By Manesh Samtani | 11/04/2025
An Indian national, his India- and UAE-based companies, dozens of vessels, and a Chinese oil storage terminal were targeted.
Market Infrastructure
PBOC Directs Banks to Refrain from Purchasing US Dollar
By Editors | 11/04/2025
The PBOC is not expected to resort to yuan devaluation to soften the blow from US tariffs, but it may pursue modest depreciation to help exports.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thai SEC Seeks Feedback on Digital Asset Disclosure Rules
By Mark Johnston | 11/04/2025
Thai SEC aims to bolster oversight and risk monitoring of digital asset businesses through updated data collection guidelines.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea to Phase in XBRL Disclosure Requirements for SMEs
By Thisanka Siripala | 11/04/2025
The FSS announced it will allow implementation in phases for companies with assets under KRW 500 billion.
Fintech / Regtech
Evolving Indian Regulations: Future-Proofing the Banking Regulatory Ecosystem
By Manesh Samtani | 10/04/2025
Insights from a Nasdaq-led discussion, moderated by Regulation Asia, discussing regulatory change, the reporting ecosystem, data management practices, and related technology.
Sanctions
China Adds 18 More US Entities to Export Blacklists
By Manesh Samtani | 10/04/2025
Chinese and European leaders have agreed to work together to safeguard free trade in response to the US tariffs, most of which have been suddenly paused.
ESG / Sustainability
Thailand’s SEC Launches Special ESG Fund Guidelines
By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2025
Asset managers can start applying for Thai ESGX fund approvals from 16 April 2025. The first 36 funds are expected to launch on 2 May 2025.
Securities / Derivatives
SET Bans Short-Selling, Tightens Market Control Measures
By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2025
The curbs are temporary to give investors space to assess market conditions and make more informed decisions during a period of heightened uncertainty.
Sanctions
China Further Tightens Export Controls in Response to US Tariffs
By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2025
China announced new export controls on rare earth elements and added more US entities to its export control list and “unreliable entities” list.
AML / KYC
SEC Thailand Expands Investor Product Verification Platform
By Nithya Subramanian | 07/04/2025
Users can independently verify whether individuals, entities, or investment products are licensed or approved by the SEC.
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