
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

Trading & Investment
MAS Proposes Reforms to Streamline IPO Process
16/05/2025
These proposals are part of the first set of initiatives recommended by the Equities Market Review Group earlier this year.

Anti-Money Laundering
Philippines AMLC Probes Alleged ML of Murdered Billionaire’s Ransom
16/05/2025
Authorities are investigating how PHP 200 million in ransom paid for kidnapped businessman Anson Que was laundered through casino junkets, e-wallets, and crypto.

Tokenisation
MAS Approves Launch of First Tokenised Fund for Retail Investors
16/05/2025
With a USD 20 minimum investment, the Franklin Templeton tokenised money market fund aims to broaden access to a traditionally institutional asset class.

Alternative Markets
SEBI Extends Certification Deadline for AIF Managers
16/05/2025
SEBI has extended the deadline for managers to meet mandatory certification requirements.

PEPs & Sanctions
US Sanctions Chinese Firms Supporting Iran Ballistic Missile Programme
16/05/2025
The sanctions target individuals and firms linked to carbon fibre exports and advanced materials used by the IRGC.

Structural Regulation
FSC Korea Outlines Plans for 2nd Phase of Capital Market Reforms
16/05/2025
H2 2025 reforms include the introduction of new products like tokenised securities and tighter oversight of corporate practices and trading activities.

Structural Regulation
FSC Korea Moves to Institutionalise Key Fintech Innovations
15/05/2025
The FSC will legalise select fintech services including trading platforms for unlisted stock and fractional investments.

Structural Regulation
ISDA Proposes Reforms to Enhance CDS Determinations Process
15/05/2025
ISDA said a new governance committee will be established for the Credit Derivatives Determinations Committees.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
TAIFEX Ramps Up Ant-Fraud Efforts in the Futures Market
15/05/2025
During the first month, 14 specialised brokers submitted anti-fraud governance plans and nearly 40 fraud cases were reported.

Structural Regulation
India Unveils Draft Rules for GIFT City TechFin and Ancillary Services
15/05/2025
The proposed framework seeks to streamline compliance processes, promote innovation, and enhance GIFT-IFSC’s appeal as a global financial hub.
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