United States

Structural Regulation

US SEC Considers Narrowing Foreign Private Issuer Definition

By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2025

The US SEC is considering revising its foreign private issuer rules amid concerns over disclosure and regulatory arbitrage, particularly affecting […]

AI Risk & Governance

Philippine SEC Launches AI-Powered Chatbox for Public Queries

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/06/2025

SEC AInnovation is a multilingual platform that provides real-time answers to public queries on SEC rules and processes.

Structural Regulation

Philippine SEC Approves First Two Entrants to Regulatory Sandbox

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/06/2025

Pluang PH and GCash are the first companies to enter the SEC’s new sandbox, allowing them to pilot their platforms in a controlled environment.

Trading & Investment

Philippines Enacts Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act

By Editors | 04/06/2025

The passage of CMEPA, designed to modernise investment taxation and boost financial inclusion, is expected to increase activity on the local stock market.

PEPs & Sanctions

US, EU Preparing Tougher Sanctions Against Russia

By Manesh Samtani | 04/06/2025

Proposed legislation sanctions could raise tariffs to 500% for countries like China and India that purchase oil from Russia.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Authorities Probing Adani Group for Iran Sanctions Violations – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 04/06/2025

The Adani Group called the allegations “baseless and mischievous”. Meanwhile, US agencies have reportedly been instructed to pause sanctions activity targeting Iran.

Tokenisation

Thai SEC Consults on Fine-tuning Norms for G-Tokens

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

The SEC proposes to waive licence requirements for digital asset brokers, exchanges, dealers, and securities firms handling G-Tokens.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

BSP Approves Rules to Implement New Anti-Scam Law

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/06/2025

BSP approved changes to rules on freezing of suspicious funds, account information sharing, and IT risk management.

Structural Regulation

Thai Finance Minister Pledges to Ease Investment Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

Thailand seeks to loosen investment restrictions imposed on insurers and funds, while also promoting a more facilitative environment for digital assets.