
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

Enforcement
Malaysia’s Agrobank Loses MYR 203.8m in Major Online Fraud Case
06/02/2026
Authorities have arrested 47 individuals in connection with the fraud. Three have been formally charged while investigations continue.

Fintech / Regtech
Indonesia and South Korea to Launch Cross Border QR Payments in April
06/02/2026
The two central banks have also extended their bilateral currency swap agreement through 2031 to strengthen financial cooperation.

Securities / Derivatives
Vietnam Launches Corporate Governance Code Aligned with G20/OECD Standards
06/02/2026
The principles-based framework introduces a 'comply or explain' approach and deepens ESG integration to attract foreign investment.

Securities / Derivatives
SEBI to Ease Stress-Test Norms for Commodity Derivatives
06/02/2026
SEBI has proposed lowering stress-testing thresholds for commodity derivatives and revising SGF coverage to focus on the default of the top three clearing members.

Enforcement
ASIC Steps Up Support for Investors Hit by Super Fund Collapses
06/02/2026
ASIC is expanding investor outreach, complaint pathways and compensation efforts as investigations into the First Guardian and Shield fund collapses continue.

Securities / Derivatives
Vietnam Eases Stock Market Access Rules for Foreign Investors
06/02/2026
Vietnam now allows foreign investors to place stock orders via global brokers, a reform aimed at boosting foreign inflows and aligning with international standards.

Securities / Derivatives
FSB Flags Leverage and Liquidity Risks in Global Repo Markets
05/02/2026
The FSB warns that rising leverage, short-term funding reliance and market concentration could amplify repo market stress and spill over into sovereign bonds.

Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Eases Rules to Support Liquidity in Algo Trading
05/02/2026
SEBI has updated its Order‑to‑Trade framework, easing penalties for certain algorithmic orders and supporting liquidity in equity and derivatives markets.

Securities / Derivatives
WFE Unveils New Index for Benchmarking Global IPO Rules
05/02/2026
The new "Listing Stringency Index" tracks IPO rules worldwide, showing how exchanges balance investor safeguards with market access.

Capital / Liquidity
FSB Targeting Non-Bank Risks, Crypto and Payments in 2026 Agenda
05/02/2026
The work plan includes assessments on AI adoption, stablecoin risks and crisis preparedness, as regulators seek to adapt oversight to evolving financial markets.
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