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Securities / Derivatives

TWSE Opens Taiwan Innovation Board to Retail Investors

By Editors | 10/01/2025

Since its launch in 2021 to cater to innovative start-ups, the Taiwan Innovation Board has been restricted to qualified investors only

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC Proposes to Introduce Concept of ‘Seasoned Issuers’

By Editors | 10/01/2025

Issuers that meet specific criteria can be classified as ‘Seasoned Issuers’ and benefit from simplified regulatory requirements and faster review processes for bond issuance

Sanctions

OFAC Sanctions Senior Hungarian Official for Corruption

By Editors | 10/01/2025

While it is rare for the US to sanction a sitting official in an allied country, OFAC said Antal Rogan has used his position to enrich himself and those loyal to his party

Enforcement

US Court Sentences Aide of Exiled Chinese Businessman Guo Wengui

By Mark Johnston | 09/01/2025

Yvette Wang was sentenced to 10 years in prison for her involvement in a $1bn fraud scheme orchestrated by Chinese businessman Guo Wengui.

Sanctions

OFAC Sanctions Leader of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces

By Editors | 08/01/2025

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US government has determined that the RSF has “perpetrated genocide” in Sudan

Enforcement

CFTC Settles Lawsuit Against Crypto Exchange Gemini for $5m

By Editors | 08/01/2025

The CFTC’s 2022 lawsuit had accused Gemini of providing inaccurate information about the manipulation risks of a proposed Bitcoin futures product

Sanctions

US Adds Dozens More Chinese Tech Firms to Military Blacklist

By Editors | 08/01/2025

The new additions include Tencent, CATL, COSCO and others, alleging they work with China’s military and support its modernisation efforts.

Sanctions

US Adds Myanmar and China-based Companies to Entity List

By Editors | 07/01/2025

11 entities were added for supporting China’s military. Telecom provider Mytel was added for enabling surveillance of Myanmar people.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC Proposes Draft Framework for Sukuk Bonds

By Editors | 07/01/2025

Companies can only issue sukuk through special purpose vehicles created specifically for such issuances.