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
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Rolling Out Four Pronged Responsible AI Adoption Strategy
17/07/2025
Chia Der Jiun unveiled a four-pronged strategy to promote responsible AI adoption in financial services, and said MAS has completed its Quantum Key Distribution sandbox trial
Securities / Derivatives
India Proposes Rules for GIFT City OTC Derivatives Market
17/07/2025
The draft framework to regulate OTC derivatives in GIFT City mandates central clearing, real-time reporting, and strict controls on contract issuance.
Capital / Liquidity
MAS Sets New Capital and Liquidity Rules for Market Infrastructure Firms
17/07/2025
The new rules require FMIs to comply with enhanced solvency and liquidity thresholds to reinforce operational continuity in stress scenarios.
Securities / Derivatives
Eurex Adds Korea to Equity Index Futures Lineup
17/07/2025
Eurex said it is currently the only derivatives exchange outside of Korea offering access to a Korean equity index.
Enforcement
FSS Korea Penalises Hana Securities Manager for Illegal Stock Trades
16/07/2025
The FSS found that the manager abused privileged information obtained during his duties to conduct illegal trades through his wife's account.
Securities / Derivatives
NSE Launches New Monthly Electricity Futures Contracts
16/07/2025
The new contracts, which drew strong first-day participation, will help build a robust market for hedging power price volatility, NSE said.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Coins.ph, HashKey Launch Philippines-Hong Kong Crypto Corridor
16/07/2025
This will enable faster, more secure, and compliant movement of funds for individuals and institutions across the two markets.
Securities / Derivatives
BSEC Refers IPO Scam to ACC, Imposes Travel Bans and Penalties
16/07/2025
The BSEC claim company officials colluded with auditors and financiers to fabricate capital and deceive investors ahead of the company’s 2019 stock market debut.
Sanctions
US Allows Nvidia to Resume Sales of H20 AI Chips to China
16/07/2025
After tighter export controls were announced in April, Nvidia has been "assured" by the US government that licences will be granted and it could start deliveries soon.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Clarifies Gold and Silver Pledge Rules for Agriculture, MSE Loans
15/07/2025
Voluntary use of precious metals as collateral will not affect priority sector lending status, said India's central bank.
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