United States

Market Infrastructure

US Bill Seeks Increased Transparency in China’s Exchange Rate Practices

By Editors | 28/06/2025

The China Exchange Rate Transparency Act aims to hold China accountable for its currency policies through increased IMF scrutiny.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Launches Initiatives to Boost Listed Company Value

By Manesh Samtani | 27/06/2025

The stock exchange and securities regulator announced two new programmes to enhance corporate governance, transparency, and investor confidence.

Sanctions

FinCEN Targets Mexican FIs, Citing Fentanyl-Related China Links

By Editors | 26/06/2025

US Treasury has targeted two banks and one brokerage for facilitating the procurement of precursor chemicals from China for illicit purposes.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thai SEC Proposes to Allow Crypto Exchanges to List Own Tokens

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/06/2025

The SEC proposes to permit crypto exchanges to list tokens issued by themselves or their affiliates, subject to enhanced disclosure and monitoring requirements.

AML / KYC

US Fed Terminates 2015 Action Against China Construction Bank

By Editors | 23/06/2025

The Federal Reserve terminated a 2015 written agreement with China Construction Bank after improvements in AML compliance.

Sanctions

New US Sanctions Target Iran Defence Procurement, Houthi Oil Smuggling

By Manesh Samtani | 22/06/2025

The sanctions target entities in Iran, China, Singapore, Hong Kong and Turkiye for supporting the procurement of sensitive machinery for Iran’s defence industry.

Securities / Derivatives

Colombo Stock Exchange Set to Launch New CCP Next Month

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 21/06/2025

The introduction of the CCP is expected to bring several key benefits, including eliminating counterparty default risk and enabling netting of trades.

Enforcement

Unicat to Pay $3.88m for Violating Iran and Venezuela Sanctions

By Thisanka Siripala | 19/06/2025

The former CEO knowingly approved exports to Iran, using offshore affiliates in the Netherlands and China to mask the transactions.

Enforcement

Philippines Launches Complaint Centre for Victims of Abusive Online Lenders

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/06/2025

The SEC also revoked the licences for 401 lending and financing companies, part of a wider crackdown on illegal and predatory lending practices.