
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 [email protected]

ESG / Sustainability
Singaporeans Want Banks With More Societal Impact: ABS Survey
23/05/2025
While trust in Singapore’s banks remains strong, many Singaporeans expect them to play a more meaningful role in serving the community.

Capital / Liquidity
MAS Proposes to Revise Margin Limits for Capital Markets Firms
23/05/2025
The MAS has proposed raising the cap on margin exposures that CMSL holders can extend to their clients.

Crypto / Digital Assets
India Supreme Court Presses Government on Crypto Regulation
22/05/2025
The top court criticised the government for taxing crypto at 30 percent without putting in place corresponding regulation.

SET Launches Campaign to Train Financial Content Creators
22/05/2025
The campaign aimed to train digital influencers in financial literacy, turning them into trusted advocates for smarter money management.

ESG / Sustainability
Singapore’s ACRA Launches Guidebook for ESG Trainers
22/05/2025
The guidebook will support the development of sustainability reporting training programmes and prepare professionals for climate disclosure requirements.

ESG / Sustainability
Gprnt Launches Nationwide Utility for Sustainability Reporting
22/05/2025
SMEs can automatically convert utilities data into key sustainability indicators such as Scope 1 and 2 emissions, at no additional cost.

Fintech / Regtech
BSP Delays Rollout of FX Reporting System to Mid 2026
22/05/2025
Full implementation of the new ITRS has been deferred to allow time to “address emerging technical and report-related concerns”

AML / KYC
SEBI Warns Mauritius-Based Funds for Lack of Cooperation
22/05/2025
Two Mauritius-based funds tied to the Adani Group could face potential penalties and license cancellations over their failure to disclose shareholder details.

Fintech / Regtech
Korean Insurance Agencies Suffer Data Breach, FSS Finds
22/05/2025
Two GAs experienced major data leaks. The breach was detected when hackers attempted to sell stolen information on the dark web.

Capital / Liquidity
Vietnam Orders Inspections at Banks Engaged in Gold Trading
22/05/2025
SBV ordered to take measures to stabilise domestic gold market to prevent instability in exchange rates, interest rates, and the broader monetary and financial systems.
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