United States

    Sanctions

    Chinese Chipmaker Sues US Government Over Blacklist Status

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

    Yangtze Memory Technologies, a major flash memory maker, is challenging its inclusion on a US defence blacklist, citing reputational harm and a lack of due process.

    Sanctions

    US Busts Network Smuggling AI Chips to China, Hong Kong

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

    The case exposes significant illicit finance and export control compliance risks for firms with exposure to China and Hong Kong supply chains.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippines SEC Proposes Procedural Overhaul to Speed Up Case Handling

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/12/2025

    The proposed changes prioritise electronic filing, limit procedural delays, and expand the regulator's powers to issue cease and desist orders.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Geopolitical, Cyber Risks Remain Top Threats for 2026: DTCC Survey

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2025

    The annual survey shows top concerns unchanged, while highlighting regional differences and emerging AI risks for the global financial system.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Philippine Regulators Partner on Retirement Savings Data Security

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/12/2025

    The BSP and SEC will collaborate on data security and sharing for the country's personal retirement account system.

    Securities / Derivatives

    S. Korean Lawmakers Propose Measures to Strengthen KOSDAQ Market

    By Mark Johnston | 10/12/2025

    Lawmakers and industry experts call for a massive liquidity injection and structural reforms to address the junior bourse’s high volatility and low institutional participation.

    Sanctions

    FinCEN Fines Paxful $3.5m for "Egregious" and "Wilful" AML Failures

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2025

    The peer-to-peer crypto platform had "egregious" AML failures, enabling transactions linked to North Korea, ransomware, and terrorist financing.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEC Philippines Proposes Tiered IPO Float Rules to Attract Large Listings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2025

    The SEC has released draft rules that lower the minimum public ownership requirement for larger companies that launch IPOs.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thai Regulators Unite to Combat Illicit Funds, Tighten Gold and Crypto Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2025

    A coordinated crackdown will impose new reporting on gold traders, stricter KYC/CDD, and amend FX rules to curb illicit financial flows.

    Enforcement

    US Authorities Seize Domain Tied to Myanmar Scam Compound

    By Mark Johnston | 07/12/2025

    The action targets the Tai Chang operation and follows recent sanctions against groups linked to Chinese organised crime and crypto fraud.

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