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
SEBI to Overhaul Short-selling and Securities Lending Frameworks
11/11/2025
SEBI will set up a working group to review India’s short-selling and reassess securities lending frameworks, aiming to boost market liquidity, transparency, and investor confidence.
AML / KYC
India’s Finance Ministry Allows Aadhaar-Based Verification for Central KYC
11/11/2025
The Indian government has permitted the use of Aadhaar-based authentication through CKYCR to streamline identity verification for regulated financial entities.
AML / KYC
UK Seizes Assets from Fugitives in Singapore’s Billion-dollar ML Case
11/11/2025
UK authorities seized assets including three Jurassic-era dinosaur skeletons and nine luxury London apartments.
Market Infrastructure
SGX to Launch Next Gen Trading Engine ‘Iris-ST’ in 2027
11/11/2025
SGX is also seeking market feedback on proposed rule changes to enhance market efficiency, risk controls, and system resilience.
Securities / Derivatives
World Bank: India’s Financial System is More Resilient, Inclusive
10/11/2025
World Bank report highlights major progress in India’s financial system since 2017, while urging continued reforms to mobilise private capital and strengthen supervision.
Crypto / Digital Assets
GFTN, Ripple Launch Global Digital Assets Training for Policymakers
10/11/2025
The new global digital assets literacy initiative aims to strengthen regulatory capacity among central bankers and policymakers.
Fintech / Regtech
Amendments to Singapore’s Cybersecurity Act Now Into Effect
10/11/2025
The new provisions expand oversight of critical systems and empower regulators to respond to evolving cyber threats through new powers and reporting obligations.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BIS-led Project Mandala Enters Phase 2 to Automate Cross-border Payments
10/11/2025
The second phase will include new participants, test scalability, expand use cases, and explore programmable compliance for digital assets.
ESG / Sustainability
Singapore Updates Tax Laws to Stay Globally Competitive
10/11/2025
Parliament passed the Finance (Income Taxes) Bill to align with global minimum tax rules, enhance corporate incentives, and provide rebates supporting sustainability and individuals.
ESG / Sustainability
Bangladesh Bank Issues New Climate Risk Management Guidelines
10/11/2025
The new rules require banks to manage and disclose climate risks to enhance financial stability and sustainable growth.
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