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
OJK Considers Allowing Crypto ETF Listings in Indonesia
17/02/2025
OJK is conducting a review to determine whether crypto ETFS will be permitted and which crypto assets would qualify for inclusion in an ETF.
ESG / Sustainability
ACMF Starts Work on New Action Plan for ASEAN Capital Markets
17/02/2025
The action plan, to be released by the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum in October 2025, will serve as a five-year roadmap to advance ASEAN capital markets.
Securities / Derivatives
SC Malaysia Proposes to Charge New Levy to Licensed Entities
17/02/2025
The regulator has proposed to restructure its fees and introduce a levy after it reported a large net operating deficit for 2023.
BNM Consults on New National Strategy for Financial Literacy
17/02/2025
BNM said there have been improvements in financial behaviour and awareness, but consumers face new challenges in the digital era
AML / KYC
SEBI Sets New Standards for Related Party Transactions
15/02/2025
From 1 April, listed entities will have to provide more details when seeking audit committee and shareholder approval for related party transactions.
Enforcement
260 Victims Rescued from Myanmar Scam Compounds
14/02/2025
The victims, rescued by a rebel group, came from 20 different countries, with the majority originating from African and Asian nations.
Securities / Derivatives
MAS Expert Group Proposes Measures to Boost Equities Market
14/02/2025
The Equities Market Review Group has proposed the introduction of tax incentives to attract more Singapore listings and incentivise funds to invest in domestic equities.
Capital / Liquidity
Asian Investors File Claims Over Credit Suisse AT1 Writedown
14/02/2025
Asia-based claimants believe Switzerland breached its investment treaty obligations by fully writing down Credit Suisse’s AT1 bonds.
ESG / Sustainability
US SEC Expected to Roll Back Climate-Related Disclosure Rule
13/02/2025
Acting SEC Chairman Mark Uyeda called it “deeply flawed” and warned that it could inflict “significant harm” on the capital markets and the economy.
Market Infrastructure
Korea Exchange Ends Partnership With Eurex
13/02/2025
The Eurex/KRX link will become obsolete when KRX extends its trading hours to include the European trading day.
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