United States

Securities / Derivatives

FIX Tackles 24-Hour US Trading Impact on Global Investors

By Editors | 28/01/2026

A new working group will address regulatory and operational hurdles for APAC firms as US exchanges move towards round-the-clock trading.

Enforcement

US SEC Moves to Serve Summons on Adani Bypassing Indian Authorities

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/01/2026

The SEC has sought court approval to directly serve legal summons on Gautam and Sagar Adani, amid allegations linked to a cross-border corruption probe.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Tests Cross-Border Stablecoin Payments in New Regulatory Sandbox

By Editors | 27/01/2026

Payment firm 9Pay is piloting stablecoin and QR-based solutions for foreign users under the new Vietnam International Financial Centers framework.

Sanctions

US Signals Potential Tariff Rollbacks After India Reduces Russian Oil Imports

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/01/2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls the tariff a “huge success” in curbing imports, while criticising European allies’ approach.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand to Finalise Rules for Crypto ETFs and Futures in 2026

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/01/2026

Thailand’s securities regulator is finalising rules covering crypto ETFs, custody standards and futures trading, formally recognising digital assets within capital markets.

AML / KYC

Philippines to Launch Digital Registry for Beneficial Ownership Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2026

The new HARBOR portal will centralise corporate ownership data, a move aimed at bolstering AML efforts and FATF compliance.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippines SEC Mulls Lifting Moratorium on New Online Lenders

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/01/2026

The SEC is studying an end to its 2021 ban but plans to introduce higher capital requirements and other consumer protection measures.

Capital / Liquidity

India’s IFSCA Consults on Remote Booking by GIFT City Banking Units

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/01/2026

The draft framework calls for prior governing body approval, ongoing disclosures and prompt reporting of changes to remote booking models involving IFSC Banking Units.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thai SEC Targets Crypto ETFs and ISSB Alignment in New Strategic Roadmap

By Mark Johnston | 20/01/2026

Thai SEC outlines three-year plan focused on digital asset tokenisation, cyber resilience, and international sustainability reporting standards to boost market competitiveness.