Nithya Subramanian
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
Articles by Nithya Subramanian
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
FSS Korea Flags Asset Managers for Inadequate Voting Practices
08/07/2026
Regulator found improving voting rates but criticises boilerplate disclosures and names specific firms needing governance and transparency improvements.
Trading & Investment
India's NSE Seeks Approval to Launch New Cross-currency Derivatives
08/07/2026
The exchange has asked the central bank for permission to list non-rupee currency pairs, following a collapse in trading volumes since 2024.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
MAS Bans Ex-AXA Representative for 10 Years for Cheating
07/07/2026
The prohibition order follows a criminal conviction for cheating an individual out of more than SGD 570,000 through fictitious investment schemes.
Capital Adequacy
OJK Indonesia Mandates Higher Capital for Rural Banks
07/07/2026
New regulations aim to bolster the resilience and competitiveness of rural banks through stricter capital requirements and enforcement measures.
Trading & Investment
India's GIFT City Gets First Physical Gold Fund with Delivery Option
07/07/2026
The new fund, authorised by the IFSCA, offers a physical redemption option and aims to boost institutional participation on the IIBX.
Payments & Settlements
South Korea Launches 24-Hour FX Trading in Market Overhaul
07/07/2026
The move aims to improve foreign investor access, bolster the won's global status, and support the country's bid for developed-market index inclusion.
Structural Regulation
Malaysia Proposes Reforms on Corporate Governance, AI Oversight
07/07/2026
The SC is consulting on a shareholder litigation fund, tighter rules for family firms, and new board responsibilities for technology.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
India Plans Major Overhaul of Insurance Sales to Curb Mis-selling
07/07/2026
The regulator is targeting commission structures and manipulative 'dark patterns', while introducing seller accountability to enhance consumer protection.
Credit Risk
Bangladesh Drafts Law to Create Distressed Asset Market
07/07/2026
The new framework seeks to establish a regulator and private asset management firms with powers to seize assets and take over companies.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Outlines Strategy to Achieve 10-fold Growth in Fund Investors
07/07/2026
SEBI is promoting new products, easing operational rules for fund managers, and pushing for wider digital distribution to significantly deepen market participation.
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