
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

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Tokyo Court Jails Ex-MUFG Manager for Safety Deposit Box Theft
07/10/2025
The manager was sentenced to nine years in prison for stealing gold and cash from customer safety deposit boxes, prompting Japan’s FSA to ban cash storage and tighten bank oversight.

Trading & Investment
RBI Opens Corporate Debt Market to Foreign Holders of Rupee Vostro Accounts
07/10/2025
The RBI has expanded the investment avenues for Special Rupee Vostro Account balances, now allowing non-residents to purchase corporate bonds and commercial paper.

Credit Risk
RBI Proposes Market-Based Overhaul of External Borrowing Rules
07/10/2025
The RBI has proposed allowing companies to borrow up to USD 1 billion or 300% of net worth and raise funds at market-determined rates.

Structural Regulation
Malaysia Gazettes Tax Rules for SFOs in Forest City Hub
07/10/2025
The framework formalises Malaysia’s 20-year tax incentive scheme for family offices, aimed at attracting global capital and drive local investments.

Structural Regulation
RBI Proposes to Ease Rules for Foreign Branch, Office Establishment
07/10/2025
RBI has proposed easing eligibility norms, simplifying closure procedures, and granting greater operational freedom to foreign entities establishing offices or branches in India.

Trading & Investment
India's NSE to Revise Derivatives Lot Sizes from 28 October
06/10/2025
Weekly and monthly contracts will transition to new sizes beginning with the January 2026 expiry, while quarterly and half-yearly contracts will transition from 30 December 2025.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Korea FSS to Launch Consumer Protection Headquarters in Major Overhaul
06/10/2025
The consumer protection arm aims to unify complaint handling, dispute resolution, supervision, and inspection functions, while absorbing key bureaus overseeing planning, personnel, and sanctions.
Structural Regulation
Vietnam to Get Support from Frankfurt to Build Financial Centre
06/10/2025
The deal marks a key step in Da Nang’s plan to build a fintech-driven, globally connected financial hub under Vietnam’s national strategy.

Market Abuse
Former REIT Manager Charged for Insider Trading, MAS Reveals
06/10/2025
Xie Jianfeng faces insider trading and deception charges under the Securities and Futures Act for trades made while privy to confidential financial results.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability
BNM Unveils 5-Year National Strategy to Strengthen Financial Literacy
06/10/2025
NS2.0 focuses on inclusivity, digitalisation, empowerment, collaboration, and accountability to enhance financial inclusion, digital readiness and transparency across society.
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