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    Securities / Derivatives

    Sri Lanka SEC Developing Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets

    By Editors | 23/12/2025

    The securities regulator aims to provide a regulated alternative for tech-savvy youth, focusing on investment tokens rather than cryptocurrencies.

    Enforcement

    Philippines Widens Asset Freeze in PHP 20.3B Flood Control Probe

    By Editors | 23/12/2025

    The AML has frozen over 1,100 new bank accounts, bringing the total value of restricted assets to PHP 20.3 billion.

    Market Infrastructure

    Vietnam Formally Launches International Financial Centre Project

    By Mark Johnston | 23/12/2025

    The project will have hubs in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, introducing new rules on capital flows, tax, and land.

    Sanctions

    US Enacts Legislation to Curb Investments into China Tech and Military

    By Mark Johnston | 23/12/2025

    The 2026 National Defense Authorisation Act mandates strict oversight on outbound capital and blocking federal contracts for specific Chinese biotech firms.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippine SEC Proposes Measures to Strengthen Cyber Resilience

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

    Draft rules enhance board oversight, mandate dedicated security teams, and implement a five-day breach reporting requirement for capital market firms.

    AML / KYC

    Philippines House Approves Bill to Amend Bank Secrecy Law

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

    The bill grants the BSP new supervisory authority to examine bank deposits in cases of suspected fraud.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Proposes Board Lot Overhaul to Boost Liquidity, Lower Entry Costs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

    Consultation proposes standardising board lot units, halving the minimum value, and introducing a new cap to improve market efficiency.

    Capital / Liquidity

    China Sets New Interest Rate Caps in High-cost Lending Crackdown

    By Editors | 18/12/2025

    Regulators are introducing a tiered interest rate system and have scrutinised US-listed platforms as part of a wider clampdown.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thailand Reviews Stock Listing Rules to Boost Market Appeal

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/12/2025

    The SEC and SET are reviewing listing regulations to improve market efficiency and support capital-raising activity.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Indonesia FIU Flags Stablecoin Risk, Cites Shift from Bitcoin for Illicit Use

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

    The FIU hosted international experts to discuss regulatory gaps and prepare for its upcoming FATF mutual evaluation review.

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