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
ESG / Sustainability
Malaysia Plans Regional Shariah Screening Tool to Boost ETF Market
27/04/2026
The initiative aims to position the country as a hub for regional Islamic investment products, aligning with a new broader ASEAN capital markets plan.
Fintech / Regtech
Vietnam, South Korea Launch Cross-Border QR Payments
27/04/2026
The initiative enables direct local currency settlement, marking a key step in bilateral financial integration and cashless payment promotion.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand SET Proposes Easier Listing Rules for Growth Firms
27/04/2026
The stock exchange is consulting on rule changes to attract new economy and foreign firms, including easier listing criteria and shorter lock-up periods.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI to Permit Net Settlement for FPI Cash Market Trades
27/04/2026
The move is designed to reduce funding costs and operational inefficiencies for foreign investors, with a December 2026 implementation deadline.
Fintech / Regtech
Japan Launches Task Force to Tackle AI Cyber Risks in Finance
27/04/2026
The joint public-private group will address "unprecedented" threats to the financial system following global security concerns over Anthropic's powerful 'Mythos' AI model.
Fintech / Regtech
India FinMin Urges Banks to Coordinate AI Defences
27/04/2026
The MOF has ordered banks to establish a real-time threat intelligence sharing mechanism and a coordinated response to counter "unprecedented" AI-driven cyber risks.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes New Broker Net Worth Rules Tied to Client Base
27/04/2026
The proposed framework moves away from client cash balances, linking capital requirements to the number of active clients and funds handled to create a stronger financial buffer.
Securities / Derivatives
India’s CCIL Must Leverage AI for Pre-emptive Risk Management: Officials
27/04/2026
Senior officials have outlined a new strategic direction for the CCP, focusing on AI-driven surveillance, global expansion, and managing new forms of systemic risk.
Capital / Liquidity
Vietnam Introduces Code to Curb Aggressive Debt Collection
27/04/2026
The VNBA has introduced a mandatory code of conduct for its members, setting clear boundaries on debt recovery practices and prohibiting harassment and intimidation.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Opens Centralised Payment System to Fintechs
27/04/2026
The RBI has granted a private fintech firm, Pay Point, direct membership to its core payment systems, signalling a significant structural shift.
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