
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

Capital / Liquidity
BIS Launches Consultation on Improving CCP Margin Requirements
17/01/2024
The report prepared by BCBS, CPMI and IOSCO has called for enhanced information sharing, better governance frameworks and greater transparency.

Securities / Derivatives
Beijing Stock Exchange Commences Corporate Bond Trading
16/01/2024
Three bonds raised a combined CNY 2.48 billion; enterprise bond trading on the BSE is expected to broaden China’s capital markets.

AML / KYC
Local Banks to Improve Money-locking Features: ABS
15/01/2024
Banks need to be prepared as scammers will continuously modify their techniques, said ABS Director Ong-Ang Ai Boon.

Securities / Derivatives
Lion Global Investors Unveils Singapore’s First Actively Managed ETF
15/01/2024
The active ETF, launched in collaboration with Nomura Asset Management, employs AI models for dynamic portfolio management.

AML / KYC
Transparency and Independent Oversight Main Issues of FATF: Experts
11/01/2024
A roundtable organised by RUSI concluded that marginal reforms aimed at improving transparency could be more successful and impactful.

Crypto / Digital Assets
US SEC Approves Rule Changes Permitting Bitcoin ETFs
11/01/2024
The regulator has also announced investor protection requirements, adding that exchanges will have to adhere to rules to prevent fraud and manipulation.

Crypto / Digital Assets
New Bill to Give MAS Greater Investigative Powers
11/01/2024
The proposed law broadens the regulator’s power over unregulated businesses and expands its oversight on key appointments and removals.

New Guidelines to Boost China’s Rental Housing Market
09/01/2024
Along with more credit support, commercial banks are being encouraged to issue financial bonds for housing leasing, said a joint statement by PBOC and NFRA.

Crypto / Digital Assets
HK Spot Crypto ETFs to Drive Collaboration with TradFI Firms
09/01/2024
With regulatory safeguards in place, the success of crypto ETFs hinges on institutional interest tied to market conditions, including crypto valuations.

Capital / Liquidity
HK, UAE Bank Associations Agree to Strengthen Industry Ties
04/01/2024
The two will work together to promote cooperation on various banking industry activities, including exploring RMB busine****ss opportunities.
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