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
Enforcement
Singapore Revokes Tax Perks for Two SFOs Linked to Prince Group
06/11/2025
The action took place after police seized more than S$150 million in assets linked to Prince Group chairman Chen Zhi, who was sanctioned by the US and UK.
Fintech / Regtech
Bangladesh Bank Order Firms to Block Online Gambling Transactions
06/11/2025
Bangladesh Bank has ordered stricter monitoring, AI-based detection systems, and the creation of public reporting channels to curb illicit digital activities.
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Bank Allows Taka-Foreign Currency Swaps for Exporters
06/11/2025
The new swap facility is aimed at easing short-term liquidity pressures and improving access to working capital.
Securities / Derivatives
India’s NSE to Introduce Pre-Open Session for Derivatives Trading
06/11/2025
NSE will launch a pre-open session for equity derivatives on 8 December, aiming to improve price discovery and market stability in futures and options trading.
Capital / Liquidity
MAS Pushes AI, Capital, Climate Finance for Insurers
06/11/2025
MAS outlined plans to expand insurance-linked securities, support sustainable infrastructure investment, and promote safe AI adoption.
ESG / Sustainability
Singapore Boards Make Gains in Diversity and Transparency: Report
06/11/2025
Women now hold nearly one in five directorships on SGX-listed firms, while disclosure of director pay and board renewal have surged.
Enforcement
Singapore Passes Law Allowing Use of Caning to Punish Scammers
06/11/2025
The new legislation introduces mandatory corporal punishment for scam syndicates and discretionary caning for their accomplices.
Market Infrastructure
GIFT City Regulator Consults on New Pension Fund Regulations
06/11/2025
The proposed pension rules from IFSCA aim to create a global retirement ecosystem from GIFT City with strict governance and investor safeguards.
Sanctions
US Sanctions North Korean Bankers for Laundering Cybercrime Proceeds
05/11/2025
OFAC sanctioned eight individuals and two entities for laundering illicit funds supporting North Korea’s weapons programmes, cyberattacks, and IT operations.
Securities / Derivatives
BSEC Drafts New IPO Rules to End Discounts, Tighten Valuation
05/11/2025
The BSEC’s draft IPO rules propose ending retail discounts, introducing valuation ceilings, enforcing lock-ins for institutions, and enhancing oversight of book-building.
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