
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

Sustainable Finance
Thailand’s SEC Launches Special ESG Fund Guidelines
10/04/2025
Asset managers can start applying for Thai ESGX fund approvals from 16 April 2025. The first 36 funds are expected to launch on 2 May 2025.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
SEBI Mandates Use of ‘1600’ Phone Number Series to Curb Fraud
10/04/2025
SEBI has asked customers to exercise caution with calls from generic mobile numbers that may be used by malicious actors.

Payments & Settlements
Cambodia Joins ASEAN Regional Payment Connectivity Initiative
10/04/2025
Malaysia and Cambodia also launched the second phase of cross-border QR payment linkage, expanding connectivity between the two countries.

Anti-Money Laundering
Singapore to Tighten AML Rules for Real Estate Sector
09/04/2025
A new bill proposes stronger penalties for AML compliance failures by real estate professionals and developers, among other measures.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Multinational Firm Scammed by Deepfake Tech in Singapore
09/04/2025
Singapore and Hong Kong police teamed up to recover over USD 499,000 lost to a scam involving deepfake video technology and digital manipulation.

Anti-Money Laundering
MAS Proposes Amendments to AML/CFT Rules for FIs and VCCs
09/04/2025
MAS proposes the explicit inclusion of PF in the AML/CFT framework, stricter STR filing timelines, and enhanced transparency requirements for trusts.

Clearing & Post-Trade
Vietnam’s New Trading System to Go Live on 5 May
09/04/2025
The new trading system is currently in its final testing stage. It introduces features such as short-selling and faster settlement cycles.

Emerging Prudential Risks
FSB Nominates Bank of England Governor as New Chair
08/04/2025
Andrew Bailey’s nomination is expected to be finalised in June. He will hold the role for a three-year term, succeeding Klaas Knot.

Emerging Prudential Risks
India’s Financial Regulators Need Greater Independence: Report
08/04/2025
Report by the IMF and World Bank raises concerns over the MOF’s ability to overturn regulatory decisions, including those by RBI.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Singapore Ransomware Attack Exposes Data of Bank Customers
08/04/2025
A ransomware attack on a printing service provider has exposed the personal information of over 11,000 DBS and Bank of China customers.
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