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
Securities / Derivatives
MAS Appoints First Asset Managers Under S$5bn Equities Programme
21/07/2025
The first SGD 1.1 billion of the EMDP will be managed by Avanda, Fullerton, and JP Morgan, while an additional SGD 50 million will be used to enhance research and listings.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Consults on Mutual Fund Categorisation Framework
21/07/2025
The draft proposes standardised scheme names, portfolio overlap limits, renaming of debt funds, and wider residual asset investment options.
ESG / Sustainability
Most SGX-Listed Companies Not Ready for ISSB Climate Rules: Study
21/07/2025
Transitioning to ISSB-aligned sustainability reporting demands more than disclosure — it requires strategy, investment, and internal collaboration, say EY and CPA Australia.
Capital / Liquidity
FSC Korea to Boost Support for Small Business Credit Access
21/07/2025
FSC Secretary General Kwon Dae-young outlined five key priorities ranging from cheaper loans and better digital access to loan data, to simplified government support systems.
AML / KYC
India Post and AMFI Sign MOU on Mutual Fund KYC
21/07/2025
The MOU aims to simplify KYC verification, boosting financial inclusion and streamlining investor onboarding across India.
Enforcement
Japan's FSA Orders Nippon Life to Report on Information Leak
21/07/2025
The FSA ordered Nippon Life to explain how one of its employees accessed and shared confidential documents obtained from MUFG Bank.
Enforcement
Cambodia Arrests Over 1,000 in Crackdown on Scam Syndicates
19/07/2025
The arrests follow a directive from Prime Minister Hun Manet targeting foreign-run scam syndicates operating in Cambodia.
ESG / Sustainability
UK Backs Singapore’s FAST-P with £70m for Green Energy
18/07/2025
Through its development finance arm, the UK will funds to mobilise capital for low-carbon projects and sustainable infrastructure.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Eyes Longer Tenure Derivatives Contracts
18/07/2025
SEBI plans to reform the derivatives segment by extending contract tenures, citing high retail losses and excessive expiry-day trading.
Fintech / Regtech
India Extends Support for Singapore Payments Link to More Banks
18/07/2025
The cross-border payment linkage between Singapore and India will now support 19 Indian banks, enhancing real-time remittance access for users in both countries.
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