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
ESG / Sustainability
Singapore’s ACRA Launches Guidebook for ESG Trainers
22/05/2025
The guidebook will support the development of sustainability reporting training programmes and prepare professionals for climate disclosure requirements.
ESG / Sustainability
Gprnt Launches Nationwide Utility for Sustainability Reporting
22/05/2025
SMEs can automatically convert utilities data into key sustainability indicators such as Scope 1 and 2 emissions, at no additional cost.
Fintech / Regtech
BSP Delays Rollout of FX Reporting System to Mid 2026
22/05/2025
Full implementation of the new ITRS has been deferred to allow time to “address emerging technical and report-related concerns”
AML / KYC
SEBI Warns Mauritius-Based Funds for Lack of Cooperation
22/05/2025
Two Mauritius-based funds tied to the Adani Group could face potential penalties and license cancellations over their failure to disclose shareholder details.
Fintech / Regtech
Korean Insurance Agencies Suffer Data Breach, FSS Finds
22/05/2025
Two GAs experienced major data leaks. The breach was detected when hackers attempted to sell stolen information on the dark web.
Capital / Liquidity
Vietnam Orders Inspections at Banks Engaged in Gold Trading
22/05/2025
SBV ordered to take measures to stabilise domestic gold market to prevent instability in exchange rates, interest rates, and the broader monetary and financial systems.
Market Infrastructure
SEBI Tightens Internal Audit Norms for Market Infrastructure Institutions
21/05/2025
SEBI revised the norms for internal audit mechanisms and audit committee composition of stock exchanges, clearing corporations, and depositories.
Enforcement
SEBI Probes IndusInd Bank Officials for Suspected Insider Trading
21/05/2025
IndusInd Bank employees were allegedly involved in selling stock options while being aware of undisclosed accounting lapses.
Market Infrastructure
SET Eyes Global Tech Listings with New Trading Board
21/05/2025
The SET hopes to attract innovative “new economy” companies as part of its efforts to rejuvenate the Thai capital markets.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI to Relax AIF Investment Norms for Regulated Entities
21/05/2025
The draft norms propose a 10% cap on an RE’s investment in any AIF scheme, along with conditional provisioning requirements.
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