
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]
Capital / Liquidity
Russian Banks Seeking RBI Approval to Expand Footprint in India
08/12/2025
Gazprombank and Alfa Bank seek RBI approval as the leaders of both countries agree to develop bilateral payment systems and expand trade.

AML / KYC
Indonesia, Nigeria FIUs Agree MOU to Deepen Intelligence Sharing
07/12/2025
The partnership will deepen information sharing, joint analysis and capacity building in the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing.

Securities / Derivatives
Indonesia in Final Stages of Launching Regulatory Framework for Gold ETFs
07/12/2025
OJK confirmed that the finalised framework for gold ETFs will be issued by end 2025. Mutual fund manager BRI-MI has announced plans to launch a product.
Securities / Derivatives
Cayman Islands Seeks Info-Sharing Pacts with Indian Regulators
05/12/2025
The territory is pursuing MoUs with SEBI and IFSCA to boost transparency and strengthen oversight of cross-border investment funds.

Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Creates Single-Window Entry for Global Investors
05/12/2025
New unified rules will let sovereign wealth funds and other low-risk institutions access both FPI and FVCI routes through one registration.

Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes New Position Limit Rules for Equity Derivatives
05/12/2025
The regulator plans to align position limits with delta-based metrics and introduce slab-based caps to strengthen risk monitoring in index derivatives.

ESG / Sustainability
MAS Flags Gaps in Recruitment, Monitoring of Financial Representatives
05/12/2025
MAS review found weak due diligence, poor oversight and training gaps at financial advisory firms, prompting calls for stronger governance and controls.

Securities / Derivatives
Indonesia Unveils New Rules for Money Market and FX Derivatives
05/12/2025
BI's new guidelines for money market and FX derivatives aim to strengthen governance, transparency and coordination with OJK and Bappebti.

India Tightens Rules for Banks on Language Services
05/12/2025
Banks will have to ensure customer communications and commonly used printed materials are issued in Hindi, English and the relevant regional language.

AML / KYC
Singapore Blacklists Eight Firms in Money Laundering Probe
04/12/2025
The eight firms are linked to fugitives Su Binghai and Xu Haika, who evaded capture after the 'billion-dollar money laundering case' came to light in 2023.
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