
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

Reporting & Disclosures
ACMF Launches Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide for SMEs
14/04/2025
The new ESG disclosure guide is aimed at helping SMEs in supply chains meet sustainability reporting requirements.

Cloud & Infrastructure
RBI Mandates Digital Submissions Through PRAVAAH Portal
14/04/2025
The move is part of RBI’s push for end-to-end digitisation to improve transparency, efficiency, and service delivery in the regulatory approval process.

Sustainable Finance
India’s IFSCA Unveils Draft Transition Bonds Framework
14/04/2025
The framework is expected to fill the regulatory and financing gaps in the ESG debt market while aligning with global sustainability goals.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
FSC Taiwan Fines SinoPac Securities Over Staff Misconduct
14/04/2025
A SinoPac Securities employee borrowed money from clients, misused client funds, and engaged in deceptive practices.

Structural Regulation
SEBI Standardises System Audit Reports for MIIs
14/04/2025
The new reporting structure aims to enhance audit consistency, improve regulatory oversight, and streamline compliance monitoring across MIIs.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Taiwan FSC Gives DBS Wealth Management Green Light
14/04/2025
Following this approval, a total of 15 banks can offer specialised financial products and services for high-asset customers.

Reporting & Disclosures
SET Launches New Programme to Strengthen ESG Talent Pipeline
14/04/2025
The ESG Super Seed programme enables university students to enhance their knowledge on sustainability, both in theory and practice.

Structural Regulation
FSC Taiwan Proposes Revised Regulatory Framework for Digital Insurers
14/04/2025
The minimum capital requirements will be significantly reduced, among other changes aimed at lowering entry barriers and encouraging innovation.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability
SEBI Constitutes High-Level Panel to Review Conflict of Interest Policies
13/04/2025
The panel will review existing policies governing conflicts of interest, disclosures, and recusals concerning its board members and officials.

Climate Risk
BNM Leads ASEAN Push to Green Supply Chains
13/04/2025
Drawing from Malaysia’s GVC programme, the UNDP, BNM and ADB published a playbook to help ASEAN SMEs decarbonise.
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