
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

Crypto / Digital Assets
BIS-led Project Mandala Enters Phase 2 to Automate Cross-border Payments
10/11/2025
The second phase will include new participants, test scalability, expand use cases, and explore programmable compliance for digital assets.

ESG / Sustainability
Singapore Updates Tax Laws to Stay Globally Competitive
10/11/2025
Parliament passed the Finance (Income Taxes) Bill to align with global minimum tax rules, enhance corporate incentives, and provide rebates supporting sustainability and individuals.

ESG / Sustainability
Bangladesh Bank Issues New Climate Risk Management Guidelines
10/11/2025
The new rules require banks to manage and disclose climate risks to enhance financial stability and sustainable growth.

Securities / Derivatives
SC Malaysia Names First Cohort of “MyABE” Local Champions
10/11/2025
Malaysia has launched the new initiative to recognise and support local companies with strong regional presence or high growth potential across ASEAN.

Fintech / Regtech
Bahrain and India Launch Connected Instant Payment Systems
10/11/2025
The instant payment link enables real-time cross-border transfers and strengthens bilateral financial and fintech ties between the two countries.

Securities / Derivatives
ASEAN Unveils Five-year Capital Market Roadmap
09/11/2025
The ACMF Action Plan sets 11 priorities and 24 initiatives across five strategic areas to strengthen the capital markets, boost sustainability and accelerate digital transformation.

ESG / Sustainability
ASEAN Releases Version 4 of Sustainable Finance Taxonomy
07/11/2025
The framework provides common regional reference for green and transition investments. It will remain a “living document”, updated periodically.

Fintech / Regtech
SEBI Urges Tech Platforms to Curb Online Investment Scams
07/11/2025
The regulator seeks stronger verification and labelling systems from social media and app platforms to protect investors.

Enforcement
India’s Serious Fraud Office to Investigate Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group
07/11/2025
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has handed a probe into alleged fund diversion to the Serious Fraud Investigation Office after signs of possible Companies Act violations.

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.
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