Nithya Subramanian, a deputy editor at Regulation Asia, has wide experience covering the financial sector in India and Singapore. She has written extensively about wealth management, capital markets and insurance sectors tracking policy and corporate developments. Researching and writing about the South Asian diaspora settled in Singapore and the region is another area of interest. She has a post-graduate degree in English literature. Reach out to her at nithya@regulationasia.com
Fintech / Regtech
Vietnam Launches New Blockchain Based Data Infrastructure
29/07/2025
The National Data Center has unveiled NDAChain, a permissioned blockchain platform to secure digital ID, data verification, and public–private digital services.
Fintech / Regtech
BCBS Paper Maps Out Path to Stronger Bank Supervision
29/07/2025
The paper identifies key drivers of supervisory effectiveness, including risk-based oversight, early intervention, and better use of technology to ensure banks address vulnerabilities promptly.
Fintech / Regtech
South Korea to Combat Voice Phishing Scams with AI Platform
29/07/2025
The FSC has unveiled plans for a new AI-powered infrastructure that will enable real-time sharing and analysis of scam-related data across financial institutions, telecom companies and investigative authorities.
Securities / Derivatives
Cambodia Unveils 10-Year Plan to Transform Capital Market
29/07/2025
The roadmap proposes launching new financial instruments, expanded listings from state-owned enterprises, and digital platforms to boost investor access.
Fintech / Regtech
Korea Launches Mobile ID on Major Financial Services Apps
29/07/2025
Digital IDs can now be issued via popular platforms like KakaoBank, Toss and Naver, enhancing identity security for online use.
ESG / Sustainability
New ESG Guidance Released for Business Valuation Professionals
29/07/2025
The guidance outlines how valuation professionals can identify, request, and incorporate ESG-related information into business valuations under IVS 2025.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore Launches Electronic Deferred Payments to Replace Cheques
29/07/2025
The ABS, with seven major banks, has rolled out two new EDP solutions to support businesses and individuals as corporate cheques are phased out starting 2026.
Enforcement
FSS Korea Initiates Disciplinary Action Over Fraudulent IBK Loans
29/07/2025
The FSS has sent a formal inspection opinion to Industrial Bank of Korea, marking the start of enforcement action in a major loan fraud case involving internal staff collusion and falsified documents.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia to Expand, Enhance National Scam Response Centre
28/07/2025
The expansion will bring the SC and Domestic Trade Ministry into the NSRC, and create 139 new positions within the centre.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Consults on Ending Physical Annual Reports for Debt Issuers
28/07/2025
The proposed move aims to align rules for non-convertible securities with those for equities, resulting in ease of doing business and cost savings.
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