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
Securities / Derivatives
SGX RegCo to Mandate Pay, Dividends and Investor Relations Disclosures
24/04/2026
The proposals aim to enhance corporate transparency and sharpen issuers’ focus on shareholder value creation, with new rules slated for a phased implementation from 2027.
ESG / Sustainability
Thailand Launches Green Financing Push for Tourism, SMEs
24/04/2026
The BOT and government have unveiled twin initiatives offering targeted financing to help hotels, households and small businesses adopt energy-efficient and low-carbon solutions.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Proposes Overhaul of Prepaid Payment Instrument Rules
24/04/2026
The draft rules introduce stricter capital norms for non-banks, new wallet categories, and mandate interoperability to bolster the payments ecosystem.
India to Overhaul Company Incorporation, Compliance Rules
24/04/2026
The MCA has issued draft rules aimed at simplifying procedures and reducing the compliance burden for businesses.
Securities / Derivatives
South Korea Approves Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs with Strict Safeguards
24/04/2026
The move aims to level the playing field with overseas markets but comes with new mandatory education and deposit requirements for investors.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore Authorities Warn on Unlicensed Prediction Markets
24/04/2026
The warning comes as crypto-based platforms, blocked since 2024, see a surge in wagers on Singapore-related events, posing enforcement challenges.
Fintech / Regtech
India, Japan Scrutinise Anthropic’s ‘Mythos’ AI Model Over Cyber Risks
24/04/2026
Regulators from India, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and Korea are among those holding talks with banks amid fears the advanced AI could accelerate cyberattacks.
Crypto / Digital Assets
OCBC Launches Tokenised Physical Gold Fund on Public Blockchains
24/04/2026
The token, a first for Southeast Asia, is issued under a framework involving three MAS-regulated entities to ensure institutional-grade governance.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Pakistan Reverses Crypto Ban, Sets New Rules for Banks
24/04/2026
The SBP has permitted banks to service licensed crypto firms under a strict new framework for AML and operational risk.
Securities / Derivatives
MSCI Extends Indonesia Review, Keeps Index Curbs Amid Reforms
23/04/2026
The index provider will assess new ownership transparency and free float rules before lifting restrictions imposed over investability concerns.
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