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
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand to Impose Limits on Short Selling and High Frequency Trading
21/02/2025
Short selling and HFT practices will only be allowed for stocks in the SET100 Index. The SET hopes this will bring greater market stability.
Enforcement
India Enforcement Directorate Seizes $190m Related to BitConnect Scam
21/02/2025
The ED the f’s investigation revealed that the founder of BitConnect and his associates ran an unregistered, fraudulent investment scheme.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Fraud Uncovered in Secondary Market for FTX Debt Claims
21/02/2025
An investigation by Inca Digital revealed that a scam group used fake identities to impersonate claim holders and made away with $5.6mn.
Korea to Tighten Alternative Investment Risk Management Rules
21/02/2025
The new rules will enhance due diligence, oversight, and post-investment monitoring for investments in alternative assets such as overseas real estate.
Market Infrastructure
RBI Issues Directions on Government Securities Transactions
20/02/2025
The new directions enhance flexibility for G-Sec transactions involving primary members of NDS-OM and their gilt account holders.
Fintech / Regtech
Switzerland Outlines Regulatory Approach to Artificial Intelligence
20/02/2025
The Federal Council is planning to incorporate the Council of Europe’s Convention on Artificial Intelligence into Swiss law.
Securities / Derivatives
UK Authorities Endorse Plan to Transition to T+1 Settlement Cycle
20/02/2025
HM Treasury, the FCA, and the BOE are urging market participants to begin preparations immediately to ensure readiness for 11 October 2027.
Securities / Derivatives
Indonesia Finalises Plans to Launch State-run Bullion Banks
20/02/2025
Bullion banks in Indonesia are expected to support the growth of the domestic industry by expanding financial services linked to gold.
Fintech / Regtech
SEBI Proposes Technology-based Measures to Secure Trading Accounts
20/02/2025
SEBI proposes stronger authentication and trade controls to prevent unauthorised access and fraudulent transactions.
Fintech / Regtech
Korea FSS Unveils Plans to Strengthen “Digital Resilience” of Banks
20/02/2025
The FSS is urging banks to enhance cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, disaster recovery capabilities, and regulatory compliance.
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