
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

Reporting & Disclosures
SEBI Updates Requirements for ESG Rating Providers
30/04/2025
A new circular introduces flexibility in ESG rating withdrawals, streamlines disclosure requirements, and offers relief to newer ESG rating providers.

AI Risk & Governance
Central Banks Cautious but Committed in AI Adoption: BIS-IFC Report
30/04/2025
AI adoption remains limited to pilot projects in central banks as they focus on building governance frameworks and improving data practices.

Clearing & Post-Trade
SEBI Tightens Timelines for Collection of Margins
29/04/2025
The new rules shorten the collection timeline for non-upfront margins to better align with the T+1 settlement cycle effective since January 2023.

Trading & Investment
SET to Extend Trading Hours for American and European DRs
29/04/2025
Investors will be able to trade depositary receipts during both day and night sessions. DRx instruments will be merged with their corresponding DRs.

Reporting & Disclosures
ISSB Proposes Amendments to GHG Emissions Disclosure Standards
29/04/2025
The amendments offer relief for Scope 3 disclosures and flexibility for jurisdictional requirements, with a focus on reducing complexity for FIs.

Anti-Money Laundering
Bangladesh Probes 70 Individuals for Money Laundering Involving Dubai
29/04/2025
The individuals allegedly purchased properties in Dubai using laundered funds transferred through foreign banks.

Emerging Prudential Risks
FSC Korea Prepares to Increase Deposit Insurance Coverage Limit
29/04/2025
The FSC is preparing to double the deposit insurance coverage limit to KRW 100 million, with implementation expected sometime after September.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
BSEC Seeks ACC Action Against Moshihor Securities Over Fraud
29/04/2025
Moshihor Securities sent clients fake email reports and intercepted trade confirmation messages to embezzle USD 13.3 million.

AI Risk & Governance
SC Ventures Completes AI Projects with Singapore’s A*STAR
29/04/2025
The projects focused on regulatory automation and fairness in AI, advancing the use of Generative AI in the financial services sector.

Nature & Biodiversity
SSFA Urges Financial Firms to Target Nature-Related Risks
28/04/2025
The Singapore Sustainable Finance Association published an eight-step framework to help FIs incorporate nature into their financing strategies.
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