
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

Taiwan Tightens Rules on Life Insurers Offering Wealth Management
18/06/2025
Only life insurers that meet specific financial and compliance criteria will be allowed to offer wealth management services.

Fintech / Regtech
Thailand to Invest in AI-Powered Anti-Scam Data System
18/06/2025
The upgraded system will be operational in 2026. Meanwhile, recent measures to strengthen scam prevention have reduced losses, said Prasert Jantararuangtong.

Korea Proposes New Bill to Strengthen Retirement Pension System
18/06/2025
The bill proposes introducing a professionally managed, integrated fund model and independent fund management entities to boost returns.

Crypto / Digital Assets
BNM Launches Digital Asset Innovation Hub to Boost Fintech
18/06/2025
Simultaneously, the CFIL, a collaborative platform to develop new financial solutions for climate-related projects is “open for business”.

Securities / Derivatives
India, Cyprus Exchanges Partner to Boost Capital Market Ties
17/06/2025
The collaboration will include cross and dual listings of financial instruments, and co-development of innovative financial products.

Big Picture
WFE Issues Guidance on Transitioning to T+1 Settlement Cycles
17/06/2025
The guidance identifies lessons learned and key considerations for a successful transition to a T+1 settlement cycle.

Big Picture
WFE Issues Guidance on Transitioning to T+1 Settlement Cycle
17/06/2025
The guidance identifies lessons learned and key considerations for a successful transition to a T+1 settlement cycle.

Malaysian NGO Urges Broader Probe into Civil Servant Loan Scam
17/06/2025
The MHO is urging a wider investigation into a loan scheme that allegedly defrauded civil servants, as part of a larger corruption and money laundering probe under MACC’s Op Sky.

Market Infrastructure
Bank Indonesia Announces Formal Designation of Indonesia Clearing House
17/06/2025
ICH has been officially designated the clearing house for foreign exchange and money market derivatives.

ESG / Sustainability
NSE Gets SEBI Approval to Launch Monthly Electricity Futures
17/06/2025
NSE’s electricity futures contracts are expected to attract large-scale climate finance to support India’s clean energy transition
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