
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

ESG / Sustainability
ICMA Launches Transition Bond Guidelines to Fuel Sustainable Finance
07/11/2025
The guidance and an updated handbook will help boost credible and transparent financing for climate-transition projects, particularly within hard-to-abate sectors globally.

Securities / Derivatives
India’s NSE Sets Aside $156m to Resolve Pending SEBI Cases
07/11/2025
NSE has earmarked the funds to settle long-pending regulatory cases with SEBI, in preparation for its long-awaited IPO.

Enforcement
Japan FSA Orders Iwaki Shinkumi Bank to Improve Governance
07/11/2025
The FSA has issued a business improvement order against Iwaki Shinkumi Bank after uncovering serious compliance lapses, fraudulent lending and links to anti-social forces.

ESG / Sustainability
Bursa Malaysia, AmInvest Launch First SRI-Qualified ETF
07/11/2025
The launch of FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia ETF is expected to expand investor access to ESG-focused investment opportunities.

Enforcement
Singapore Revokes Tax Perks for Two SFOs Linked to Prince Group
06/11/2025
The action took place after police seized more than S$150 million in assets linked to Prince Group chairman Chen Zhi, who was sanctioned by the US and UK.

Fintech / Regtech
Bangladesh Bank Order Firms to Block Online Gambling Transactions
06/11/2025
Bangladesh Bank has ordered stricter monitoring, AI-based detection systems, and the creation of public reporting channels to curb illicit digital activities.

Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Bank Allows Taka-Foreign Currency Swaps for Exporters
06/11/2025
The new swap facility is aimed at easing short-term liquidity pressures and improving access to working capital.

Securities / Derivatives
India’s NSE to Introduce Pre-Open Session for Derivatives Trading
06/11/2025
NSE will launch a pre-open session for equity derivatives on 8 December, aiming to improve price discovery and market stability in futures and options trading.

Capital / Liquidity
MAS Pushes AI, Capital, Climate Finance for Insurers
06/11/2025
MAS outlined plans to expand insurance-linked securities, support sustainable infrastructure investment, and promote safe AI adoption.

ESG / Sustainability
Singapore Boards Make Gains in Diversity and Transparency: Report
06/11/2025
Women now hold nearly one in five directorships on SGX-listed firms, while disclosure of director pay and board renewal have surged.
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