United States

Structural Regulation

US State Officials Call on SEC to Probe Listed Chinese Firms

By Thisanka Siripala | 23/05/2025

The state officials expressed concern over “opaque” reporting, security risks, and auditing as grounds for SEC action.

Clearing & Post-Trade

BOK Gains Access to US Central Clearing Repo Market

By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2025

BOK partners with JP Morgan to become first Korean institution to join FICC ahead of SEC rule changes.

Structural Regulation

CFTC Clarifies Substituted Compliance Procedures for Non-US Swap Entities

By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2025

New guidance details how CFTC will handle potential breaches of foreign rules by registered non-US swap market participants.

PEPs & Sanctions

UK, EU Impose Russia Sanctions Amid Failing Ceasefire Talks

By Manesh Samtani | 21/05/2025

The targets include entities in Hong Kong, mainland China, Singapore and Vietnam. UK and EU also working to tighten the oil price cap.

Trading & Investment

SET Eyes Global Tech Listings with New Trading Board

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/05/2025

The SET hopes to attract innovative “new economy” companies as part of its efforts to rejuvenate the Thai capital markets.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

US DOJ to Investigate India-linked Cyberattack at Coinbase

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/05/2025

The attackers used Coinbase employees and contractors based in India to obtain customer data, which they used to scam customers.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Philippines Convenes First Meeting of New Anti-Scams Group

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/05/2025

The ASTIG will enhance public awareness campaigns, foster stronger inter-agency cooperation, and empower local officials to better protect their communities

Structural Regulation

US Tightens Export Controls Targeting Huawei AI Chips

By Manesh Samtani | 18/05/2025

Huawei’s Ascend AI chips now need a licence for their use irrespective of geographical location, which is an effective worldwide ban.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines AMLC Probes Alleged ML of Murdered Billionaire’s Ransom

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025

Authorities are investigating how PHP 200 million in ransom paid for kidnapped businessman Anson Que was laundered through casino junkets, e-wallets, and crypto.