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
GIFT City Regulator Issues New Framework for Transition Bonds
31/07/2025
Issuers must ensure that transition bond proceeds are used exclusively for projects are aligned with international taxonomies and climate transition pathways.
ESG / Sustainability
Japan Regulators Publish Second Climate Risk Analysis for Banks
31/07/2025
FSA and BOJ analysis focused on short-term transition risks and identifed key gaps in data, modelling, and risk management integration.
Fintech / Regtech
Taiwan FSC Set to Open Applications for Digital Insurer Licences
31/07/2025
has set a mandatory innovation quota for new entrants and amended rules to encourage fintech-driven business models.
Enforcement
BNM Fines Three Lenders for Regulatory Breaches
31/07/2025
The fines were imposed for breaches involving deficient AML controls, delayed sanctions screening, and banking service outages.
Securities / Derivatives
JP Morgan and Fullerton Unveil Plans for Singapore's EQDP Initiative
31/07/2025
The fund managers, recently selected by MAS to participate in the Equity Market Development Programme, said they will offer diversified exposure and stable income to investors.
Enforcement
Singapore's Seatrium to Pay $188m to Resolve Corruption Probe
31/07/2025
The firm has signed a leniency agreement in Brazil and a DPA in Singapore related to ‘Operation Car Wash’.
Enforcement
SC Malaysia Charges Former Unit Trust Consultant with Securities Fraud
31/07/2025
The consultant allegedly defrauded two investors by misrepresenting a unit trust investment, and used the funds for her personal investments.
Enforcement
Singapore Court Orders Execs Involved in Nickel Fraud Case to Repay S$900m
30/07/2025
Two former directors were found liable for breach of duties in Singapore's largest Ponzi scheme, with one also found liable for fraudulent trading.
Fintech / Regtech
Bursa Malaysia to Issue New Cybersecurity Rules by October
30/07/2025
Bursa Malaysia will issue cybersecurity guidelines by October as part of its response to unauthorised trading incidents that occurred in April.
ESG / Sustainability
Malaysia Rolls Out Sustainable Islamic Repo Framework
30/07/2025
The move is expected to drive innovation, liquidity, and sustainable growth in the country’s Islamic finance ecosystem.
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