
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

Alternative Markets
Malaysia Rolls Out New Incentives to Boost Venture Capital Ecosystem
25/06/2025
The government announced concessionary tax rates, eased FX rules, and partnerships with top VC firms to support local startups.

Emerging Prudential Risks
World Bank Approves $500m to Boost Financial Stability in Bangladesh
25/06/2025
The financing will support governance and financial sector reforms in Bangladesh, aiming to boost transparency and accountability.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Thailand Cracks Down on Cross-border Scams Linked to Cambodia
25/06/2025
The government is seeking to position Thailand as a regional hub for joint operations to combat scam networks.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
RBI’s Anti-Fraud Data Platform Could be Live Within “Months”
25/06/2025
RBIH is developing the prototype of the Digital Public Infrastructure for Prevention of Fraud in consultation with banks.

Climate Risk
Singapore Releases Draft Guidance on Use of Voluntary Carbon Credits
25/06/2025
The guidance is designed to support credible corporate decarbonisation plans and enhance market confidence in VCMs.

Trading & Investment
SGX Eyes Expansion of Emerging Market Currency Offerings
25/06/2025
SGX is strengthening its global presence with the launch of BRL futures, growth in its T+1 trading session, and plans to invest further in digitisation.

Payments & Settlements
India’s NPCI to Launch Clearing System Upgrade in July, Dubbed “NACH 3.0”
25/06/2025
The upgraded platform provides enhanced security and a revamped user interface to improve reliability and customer experience.

Cryptocurrency
Thai SEC Proposes to Allow Crypto Exchanges to List Own Tokens
24/06/2025
The SEC proposes to permit crypto exchanges to list tokens issued by themselves or their affiliates, subject to enhanced disclosure and monitoring requirements.

Cybersecurity
Bursa Malaysia Forms Working Group to Bolster Cyber Resilience
24/06/2025
The industry working group will assess cybersecurity gaps and develop sector-wide best practices for safeguarding Malaysia’s capital market.

Reporting & Disclosures
ACMF Invites Feedback on v2 ESG Disclosure Guide for SMEs
23/06/2025
The ACMF is collecting feedback on the ASEAN Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide for SMEs in supply chains. The updated version will be published in November 2025.
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