
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

Crypto / Digital Assets
Korean Lawmaker Proposes New Bill to Regulate Digital Assets
08/09/2025
The proposed bill introduces segmented authorisation system, stablecoin regulations, and domestic ICO framework.

Securities / Derivatives
SGX RegCo Proposes Streamlined Rules for ETF Market-Makers
08/09/2025
The proposal includes easing administrative requirements for ETF market-makers by scrapping notification and announcement obligations.

Fintech / Regtech
RBI Mandates Online Submission of Internet, Mobile Banking Returns via CIMS
08/09/2025
Banks and payment entities must file monthly returns through RBI’s new CIMS from August 2025 onwards, with non-compliance attracting penalties.

AML / KYC
Vietnam Tightens Rules to Combat Terrorism Financing
08/09/2025
The regulations establish a broad inter-agency framework for freezing assets and sharing intelligence on suspicious transactions involving bank accounts, securities, and digital currencies.

Enforcement
Korea's IBK Uncovers Employee Misconduct with New Audit System
08/09/2025
The KRW 1.89 billion conflict-of-interest case did not result in financial loss but will be reported to investigative authorities.

Fintech / Regtech
Singapore FinTech Association to Launch Accelerator Programme
08/09/2025
The initiative will identify and scale high-potential fintechs with solutions in eKYC, digital onboarding, and alternative data scoring.

AML / KYC
S Korean National Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charges in Singapore
06/09/2025
The Korean national admitted in a Singapore court to using criminal proceeds to buy gold bars, which he then smuggled out of the country disguised in shipments.

AML / KYC
Myanmar Tightens Corporate Rules to Combat "Terrorism" Threat
06/09/2025
Myanmar's Directorate of Investment and Company Administration is ordering companies to submit extensive new information, including bank account details and directors' home addresses.

Capital / Liquidity
Japan’s FSA Pushes Regional Banks Beyond Loans
05/09/2025
The FSA is calling on regional banks to go beyond traditional lending by helping local businesses raise equity, advising on funding strategies and facilitating deals.

ESG / Sustainability
Thai SEC Proposes New Rules to Raise SRI Fund Standards
05/09/2025
The new rules mandate clearer disclosures on sustainability objectives, risks, and outcomes to combat greenwashing and build investor confidence.
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