
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

Credit Risk
FSC Taiwan Proposes Doubling Small Loans Exposure Cap
07/04/2025
The amendment will reduce compliance costs by making fewer loans subject to exposure limits and data collection requirements.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
SEC Thailand Expands Investor Product Verification Platform
07/04/2025
Users can independently verify whether individuals, entities, or investment products are licensed or approved by the SEC.

Structural Regulation
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka to Cooperate on Capital Markets
07/04/2025
The alliance includes joint technology initiatives, collaborative product development, and possible cross-market listings.

Structural Regulation
Taiwan Issues Rules for New Asset Management Zone in Kaohsiung
06/04/2025
The FSC released guidelines for FIs wishing to offer services to high-net-worth or international clients from the Kaohsiung Special Zone.

Structural Regulation
RBI Issues Master Direction on Bank Deposit Interest Rates
04/04/2025
The directive requires banks to set clear rules for deposit interest calculation, which must be uniform across all branches and for all customers.

Structural Regulation
Korea Eases Stock Market Access for Foreign Investors
04/04/2025
Korea is easing restrictions on omnibus accounts to modernise its capital markets and boost foreign investor participation.

Trading & Investment
Korea Introduces Incentives to Boost Late-Night FX Trading
04/04/2025
Korea’s MOEF and central bank plan to reward top-performing institutions to attract more foreign FIs to the domestic forex market.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Korean Regulators to Intensify Scrutiny of IPO Applicants
04/04/2025
The enhanced scrutiny is a response to cases where stock prices plummeted shortly after listing and concerns about the financial health of newly listed firms.

Trading & Investment
SEBI Explores Allowing Foreigners Direct Access to Indian Stocks
03/04/2025
The new proposal will bypass the existing FPI framework. It aims to expand India’s investor base and boost market liquidity.

Sustainable Finance
Taiwan FSC Expands Investment Scope for Insurance Funds
03/04/2025
The amendments aim to channel insurance funds into strategic industries with emphasis on infrastructure and sustainable and green finance initiatives.
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