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
Capital / Liquidity
SBV Proposes Amendments to Deposit Insurance Law
17/03/2025
The proposed amendments hope to enhance financial stability, expand investment options for the DIV, and strengthen deposit protection measures.
AML / KYC
More Information Sharing Needed to Fight Financial Crime – Report
17/03/2025
A new Future of Financial Intelligence Sharing (FFIS) report compares AML information-sharing frameworks across six jurisdictions.
AML / KYC
FATF Releases Report on Online Child Sexual Exploitation
17/03/2025
The report discusses how criminals exploit digital platforms, encrypted messaging, and financial systems to profit from child abuse.
Crypto / Digital Assets
IOSCO Unveils Work Programme, Key Priorities for 2025
17/03/2025
IOSCO initiatives include measures to address risks in digital trading, curb online financial fraud finance, and continue research on AI.
ESG / Sustainability
Top Japanese Banks Exit Net Zero Banking Alliance
14/03/2025
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and Nomura Holdings have both announced their departure from NZBA.
Enforcement
NSE Places IndusInd Bank Under Additional Surveillance
14/03/2025
IndusInd Bank is under heightened scrutiny after it disclosed accounting irregularities in its derivatives portfolio.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Invites SRO Applicants for Account Aggregator Ecosystem
14/03/2025
The RBI released a framework setting out eligibility criteria, governance structures and responsibilities for the proposed SRO-AA.
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Bank Eases Exit Policy for Loan Defaulters
14/03/2025
The central bank hopes the revised policy will encourage more borrowers to settle their debts, improving overall financial stability.
Securities / Derivatives
Thai Stock Exchange Lists New Batch of Depositary Receipts
14/03/2025
SET listed five new DRs referencing Chinese stocks, two linked to Vietnamese companies and one DRx referencing a US stock.
Fintech / Regtech
Taiwan Enhances Private-Public Efforts to Tackle Fraud
14/03/2025
The FSC directed banks to work with law enforcement to establish a new electronic platform to enhance alert information sharing.
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