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
Singapore CGAC Issues Guidance on Shareholder Rights, Remuneration Disclosures
15/12/2023
The guidance is meant to help listed companies improve their shareholder communications and comply with new remuneration disclosure requirements.
ESG / Sustainability
NGFS Issues Guidance on Development of Nature-related Scenarios
14/12/2023
The guidance will help develop scenarios for assessing the impact of nature-related physical risks and transition policies.
ESG / Sustainability
New Playbook to Develop Carbon Crediting Programmes
14/12/2023
The playbook will define the roles of national registries and crediting programme registries and detail how information should be exchanged.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippines Lists Maiden Sukuk Issuance on Nasdaq Dubai
13/12/2023
Benjamin Diokno said the enhances the Philippine Islamic finance market and strengthens economic ties with the Middle East.
Market Infrastructure
Taiwan Consults US Experts to Protect Banks from Cyberattacks
13/12/2023
Though 55 percent of APAC’s malicious cyberthreats targeted Taiwan this year, it has “near-zero capability” to defend itself.
Enforcement
HK’s Market Sounding Rules Could Impact Decision-making Dynamics
13/12/2023
Market participants have sought clarity on the definition of non-public information and jurisdiction from Hong Kong’s SFC.
Market Infrastructure
Indian Firms Will Be Able to List on IFSC Exchanges Next Year
11/12/2023
Allowing local companies to raise foreign capital from GIFT city will be key milestone, said V Balasubramaniam.
Big Picture
Adapting to Regulatory Changes is a Challenge for Insurers
08/12/2023
Insurers must track regulatory changes and make operational adjustments to meet new requirements, said the Clearwater Analytics survey.
Capital / Liquidity
Singapore Banks Cite Market, Operational Risks as Basel III Challenges
05/12/2023
With MAS implementing the last phase of Basel III requirements from July 2024, local banks have installed strong controls and programmes to ensure compliance.
Market Infrastructure
Surge in Retail Investors Spurs Calls for Enhanced Derivatives Regulation
30/11/2023
Senior stock exchange officials emphasised the need for maintaining market order and product ecosystem diversity amid growing reliance on technology.
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