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
Fintech / Regtech
Vietnam Officially Recognises E-Wallets as Standalone Payment Method
23/07/2025
Effective 1 July, e-wallets have been officially recognised as a valid form of payment, on par with bank accounts, cards, and cash.
Capital / Liquidity
US Presses Malaysia to Lift Foreign Ownership Caps in Banking Sector
23/07/2025
Analysts believe regional players such as China and Singapore are more likely to drive real investment activity than the US.
Enforcement
SEBI Allows Jane Street to Resume Trading in Indian Market
22/07/2025
SEBI has directed the BSE and NSE to maintain close oversight of the firm’s trading activity to ensure there is no recurrence of the alleged manipulative patterns.
Enforcement
Taiwan FSC Fines Three Crypto Firms for AML Breaches
22/07/2025
The firms were penalised for inadequate CDD, failure to file STRs, and improper handling of high-risk clients, raising red flags over AML controls in the tech sector.
ESG / Sustainability
RBI Set to Finalise Climate Risk Disclosure Rules for Banks
22/07/2025
The proposed rules will require lenders to disclose climate-related financial risks and conduct stress tests, enabling the country’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
Securities / Derivatives
Japan’s FSA to Mandate Disclosure on Annual Wage Growth
22/07/2025
Listed companies will be required to report on annual wage growth and talent strategies as a measure to encourage long-term investment in human capital.
Securities / Derivatives
India to Streamline Regulatory Processes for GIFT City Market Intermediaries
22/07/2025
The IFSCA has released a consultation paper on draft Master Circulars for seven categories of market intermediaries, aiming to simplify regulatory processes and promote ease of doing business.
Securities / Derivatives
MAS Appoints First Asset Managers Under S$5bn Equities Programme
21/07/2025
The first SGD 1.1 billion of the EMDP will be managed by Avanda, Fullerton, and JP Morgan, while an additional SGD 50 million will be used to enhance research and listings.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Consults on Mutual Fund Categorisation Framework
21/07/2025
The draft proposes standardised scheme names, portfolio overlap limits, renaming of debt funds, and wider residual asset investment options.
ESG / Sustainability
Most SGX-Listed Companies Not Ready for ISSB Climate Rules: Study
21/07/2025
EY and CPA Australia published a report finding that most SGX-listed companies may be unprepared for ISSB-aligned climate-related disclosures.
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