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    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.

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Sanctions Chinese Firms Supporting Iran Ballistic Missile Programme

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025

    The sanctions target individuals and firms linked to carbon fibre exports and advanced materials used by the IRGC.

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    Tokenisation

    NY Fed, BIS Explore Tokenisation for Central Bank Operations

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/05/2025

    Project Pine shows central banks can use tokenisation, smart contracts for nimble monetary policy in a digital future.

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Sanctions Asia Entities Facilitating Iran Oil Shipments to China

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/05/2025

    The sanctions include nine targets based in Hong Kong, three based in mainland China, and two based in Singapore.

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    Market Data & Technology

    SET, Nasdaq Expand Partnership to Modernise Capital Market

    By Editors | 14/05/2025

    SET said the expanded partnership is aimed at enhancing system-wide efficiency, transparency, and risk management.

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Thailand Regulators Launch Education Programme for Finfluencers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2025

    The programme will train and certify finfluencers in responsible communication practices, aiming to curb misinformation.

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    Tokenisation

    Thai SEC Proposes to Allow Securities Firms to Offer Investment Tokens

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/05/2025

    The SEC is considering exempting securities firms from certain digital asset business license requirements to enable them to offer investment tokens.

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    Trading & Investment

    DFM and TWSE to Boost Cross-Border Capital Market Cooperation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/05/2025

    DFM and TWSE will explore opportunities to list financial products on each other’s markets, including ETFs and related equity products.

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    Structural Regulation

    US Treasury to Launch Fast-Track Pilot for CFIUS Reviews

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2025

    A new ‘Known Investor’ portal will streamline CFIUS reviews of investments from allied and partner countries.

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    Climate Risk

    US Pushes BCBS to Scale Back Climate Risk Task Force

    By Editors | 11/05/2025

    US regulators are advocating for the BCBS Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Risks to be downgraded to a working group.

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