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
Bangladesh Bank Unveils Rules to Tackle Wilful Defaulters
30/07/2025
A new directive requires non-bank financial institutions to publicly name wilful defaulters and bar them from future loans or board roles.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korean Card Companies Race to Secure Role in Stablecoin Future
30/07/2025
Card firms are forming a task force, filing trademarks and engaging with regulators to ensure their participation in the emerging digital currency ecosystem.
ESG / Sustainability
SC Malaysia: Sustainability to Anchor New Capital Market Masterplan
30/07/2025
The focus of CMP4 will be on mobilising capital for energy transition, climate adaptation, and resilience in alignment with national and ASEAN-level climate goals.
Market Infrastructure
Malaysia Moves Forward with Plans for Penang Financial Centre
30/07/2025
The proposed PIFC, currently under discussion with regulators, aims to drive long-term economic growth, with facilities for fund management and fintech.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Proposes to Update Regulatory Framework for Co-operative Banks
29/07/2025
The draft guidelines propose replacing legacy frameworks with harmonised eligibility criteria and tiered categorisation.
Fintech / Regtech
Vietnam Launches New Blockchain Based Data Infrastructure
29/07/2025
The National Data Center has unveiled NDAChain, a permissioned blockchain platform to secure digital ID, data verification, and public–private digital services.
Fintech / Regtech
BCBS Paper Maps Out Path to Stronger Bank Supervision
29/07/2025
The paper identifies key drivers of supervisory effectiveness, including risk-based oversight, early intervention, and better use of technology to ensure banks address vulnerabilities promptly.
Fintech / Regtech
South Korea to Combat Voice Phishing Scams with AI Platform
29/07/2025
The FSC has unveiled plans for a new AI-powered infrastructure that will enable real-time sharing and analysis of scam-related data across financial institutions, telecom companies and investigative authorities.
Securities / Derivatives
Cambodia Unveils 10-Year Plan to Transform Capital Market
29/07/2025
The roadmap proposes launching new financial instruments, expanded listings from state-owned enterprises, and digital platforms to boost investor access.
Fintech / Regtech
Korea Launches Mobile ID on Major Financial Services Apps
29/07/2025
Digital IDs can now be issued via popular platforms like KakaoBank, Toss and Naver, enhancing identity security for online use.
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