
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

Market Infrastructure
Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City Partners Nasdaq to Advance IFC Ambitions
22/10/2025
The partnership will focus on developing financial infrastructure, new products, and global links as the city aims to become a regional financial hub by 2026.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Launches New Initiative to Become "Nasdaq of Asia"
21/10/2025
The new platform integrates stock and bond market reforms, loosens listing rules, and targets high-growth industries to attract global capital.

Securities / Derivatives
India Eases Disclosure Timelines for Listed Entities in GIFT City
21/10/2025
The amendments extend deadlines for offer document disclosures, allotments, and financial reporting, bringing GIFT City’s listing regime closer to international norms.

Capital / Liquidity
Singapore's Drew & Napier Readies Lawsuit Over Credit Suisse AT1 Wipeout
21/10/2025
Under the proposed claims, hundreds of Asian investors seek compensation from Switzerland after a court ruled the Credit Suisse bond write-down unlawful.

Securities / Derivatives
Thailand’s SET Proposes Overhaul of Listed Company Rules
21/10/2025
Companies would have to report updated shareholder lists, disclose major risk-posing events, and adhere to revised criteria for backdoor listings and cash company classifications.

Bursa Malaysia to Face New Annual SC Fee, Derivatives Levy
20/10/2025
SC Malaysia has introduced a new regulatory fee structure for Bursa Malaysia and approved in principle its proposal to revise selected listing and regulatory-related fees.
Capital / Liquidity
India, Sri Lanka Explore Rupee Bond Roadmap
20/10/2025
The initiative could allow Sri Lankan entities to raise funds in Indian rupees as New Delhi expands regional rupee lending.

Securities / Derivatives
India’s IFSCA Proposes Fund Rule Changes to Streamline Operations
20/10/2025
The draft amendments seek to simplify fund manager eligibility, extend fundraising timelines, clarify investor rights, and introduce targeted disclosure and ESG reliefs.

Securities / Derivatives
Indian Authorities Launch Probe Into Prop Trading Firm
17/10/2025
Search operations were conducted against the proprietary trading firm Graviton, as part of a wider investigation into potential tax evasion and regulatory compliance in the HFT sector.

Capital / Liquidity
India’s IFSCA Proposes Easing Credit Rules for GIFT City Banking Units
17/10/2025
New consultation proposes easing rules on loans to directors and company share buybacks, signalling a relaxation of credit restrictions within GIFT City.
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