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
Enforcement
Myanmar Begins Repatriation of Chinese Scam Centre Workers
25/02/2025
The move follows growing pressure from Beijing to shut down the criminal compounds, where trafficked workers run online fraud operations.
Enforcement
FSS Korea to Downgrade Woori Group in Evaluation Report
25/02/2025
The downgrade could prevent Woori Financial Group from moving ahead with plans to acquire Dongyang Life and ABL Life.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Proposes New Limits on Penalties for Loan Pre-payments
25/02/2025
The RBI has proposed new regulations to prohibit foreclosure charges and pre-payment penalties on floating rate loans for micro and small enterprises.
AML / KYC
Nigeria Sues Binance for Economic Losses and Back Taxes
25/02/2025
The tax authority contends that Binance has a “significant economic presence” in Nigeria, making it liable for corporate income tax.
Market Infrastructure
Singapore Unveils Measures to Strengthen Equities Market
24/02/2025
The measures include establishing a S$5 billion market development fund, modifying the Global Investor Programme, and transitioning to a disclosure-based regulatory framework.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Reconsiders 30pc Single Stock Weight Cap for ETFs
24/02/2025
With TSMC now accounting for 37% of the Taiex, regulators are considering lifting the 30% cap on a single stock’s weighting in index-tracking ETFs.
Crypto / Digital Assets
StraitsX Partners with StanChart on Stablecoin Reserve Management
24/02/2025
StraitsX said its stablecoins are “fully-backed” and issued in compliance with the MAS’ upcoming stablecoin regulatory framework.
ESG / Sustainability
GenZero, Mizuho Agree to Collaborate on Transition Credits Projects
24/02/2025
The partnership aims to boost investments in transition credit projects and build awareness of the importance of this asset class.
ESG / Sustainability
SC Malaysia and ICAEW Partner to Strengthen Sustainability Disclosures
24/02/2025
The partnership focuses on capacity-building with training on climate-related financial disclosures, sustainability certifications, and regulatory best practices.
Market Infrastructure
UK Holds Launch Event for Transition to T+1 Settlement
23/02/2025
The BOE estimates the move to T+1 will free up GBP 1 billion of margin currently held at CCPs, which can be repurposed to “more productive uses”.
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