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
Fintech / Regtech
SEBI Issues Technical Clarifications on Cybersecurity Framework
29/08/2025
The updated rules adjust compliance thresholds, widen the definition of critical systems, abd require smaller intermediaries to join SEBI’s Market SOC.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand Grants Five-Year Tax Exemption on Crypto Capital Gains
29/08/2025
This makes Thailand one of the first countries in the world to set clear tax rules for digital asset trading, according to the Deputy Prime Minister.
Securities / Derivatives
India: Court Accepts CBI Closure Report in NSE Co-Location Audit Case
29/08/2025
The court accepted the CBI report citing insufficient evidence of criminal intent, but urged SEBI to take its investor protection duties more seriously.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand to Form Task Force to Revive Stock Market
29/08/2025
The task force will work on measures to improve stock market liquidity and restore investor confidence following market declines and fraud scandals.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Vietnam Approves First Crypto Sandbox Pilot Participant
29/08/2025
Basal Pay, a blockchain-based crypto-to-fiat platform, is the first regulated digital asset payment programme for foreign visitors in Vietnam.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Moves to Curb Fake Apps, Finfluencers with Tech Partnerships
29/08/2025
SEBI is in talks with Google and Apple to add verification marks for registered intermediaries, while also working with Meta to block misleading financial content on social media.
Securities / Derivatives
FSA Japan Proposes Expanding NISA to Minors
29/08/2025
Japan’s financial regulator plans to lower the age threshold for tax-free stock investment accounts and broaden eligible products.
Enforcement
Indonesia Police Freeze $10m in Online Gambling Crackdown
28/08/2025
The police force have frozen and seized 811 bank accounts linked to illegal online gambling, while three suspects tied to international betting sites have been arrested.
Enforcement
Bursa Malaysia Reprimands, Fines and Strikes Off Former Dealer
28/08/2025
The exchange said the former dealer engaged in fraudulent practices, including using his deceased father’s name for personal trades.
Securities / Derivatives
FSS Korea: Listed Financial Firms Complete First XBRL Filings
28/08/2025
The new disclosure system enables real-time English access to financial notes, improving transparency for foreign investors.
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