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
ESG / Sustainability
Malaysia Unveils Illustrative Guides for Sustainability Reporting
03/10/2025
Two sector-focused illustrative reports have been released by ACSR to provide practical examples of sustainability reporting in line with IFRS S1 and S2.
AML / KYC
Singapore Jails Korean National Over S$1.55b TBML Scheme
03/10/2025
Kim Taek-hoon was sentenced for his role in converting illicit cash from abroad into gold bars for smuggling to South Korea and Japan.
Fintech / Regtech
FSC Korea to Broaden E-Payment Fee Disclosures, Tighten PG Oversight
03/10/2025
The FSC outlined phased disclosure rules and new safeguards requiring stronger risk checks on sub-payment gateway operators.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Extends Rollout of Algo Trading Rules with Phased Timeline
02/10/2025
SEBI has once more granted stock brokers additional time to upgrade systems for the new framework, introducing a three-step glide path before the rules become mandatory in April 2026.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan FSC Proposes Earlier Disclosure of Shareholder Meeting Materials
02/10/2025
Proposed amendments will require listed companies to publish shareholder meeting handbooks 30 days in advance and annual reports 14 days before meetings.
Fintech / Regtech
Vietnam Moves to Formalise 'Mobile Money' Services
02/10/2025
The draft decree raises monthly caps tenfold and sets higher limits for essential service payments, aiming to expand access in rural and remote areas.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea FSS Urges Stronger User Protection, Risk Controls in Crypto Sector
02/10/2025
The FSS chief cautioned crypto firms against aggressive promotions and risky products, urging them instead to focus on delivering stable, reliable services.
Crypto / Digital Assets
OKX Enables Stablecoin Payments at GrabPay Merchants in Singapore
02/10/2025
The launch of OKX Pay allows Singapore consumers to use USDT and USDC for daily purchases at GrabPay merchants, with payments settled in Singapore dollars via StraitsX’s XSGD stablecoin.
AML / KYC
Singapore Court Blocks 1MDB Liquidators from Suing Banks Over Pre-2018 Deals
02/10/2025
The court dismissed attempts by 1MDB liquidators to claw back funds from Standard Chartered and BSI, citing a legal cut-off that excludes transactions predating the city-state’s 2018 insolvency law.
Fintech / Regtech
BNM Releases New Personal Financing and BNPL Guidelines
02/10/2025
The policy document announced measures including a 10-year loan tenure cap, mandatory financial education for high-value loans, and affordability checks on BNPL services.
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