
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
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.

Securities / Derivatives
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.

ESG / Sustainability
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.

AML / KYC
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.

Capital / Liquidity
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.

AML / KYC
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.

Fintech / Regtech
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.

ESG / Sustainability
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.

Securities / Derivatives
India’s NSE Revises Criteria for SME Migration to Main Board
28/04/2025
The NSE has announced thresholds for capital, revenue, profitability, and regulatory compliance, effective 1 May 2025.

Crypto / Digital Assets
WFE Highlights Critical Role of CBDCs in Advancing Tokenisation
28/04/2025
New policy paper says CBDCs have the potential to drive tokenisation if appropriate investment and legal updates are made.
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