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
Singapore, Indonesia Renew Fintech Co-operation to Boost Digital Finance
12/11/2025
MAS and OJK will work jointly to advance digital innovation, strengthen financial sector ties, and support ASEAN’s digital economy growth.
Securities / Derivatives
India Weighs Allowing Banks into Commodity Derivatives Trading
12/11/2025
SEBI and RBI are considering a framework to allow banks trade commodity derivatives, aiming to boost liquidity and price discovery.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes Revised Certification Rules for Securities Market Professionals
12/11/2025
The consultation paper proposes amendments aimed at broadening participation, enhancing training flexibility, and curbing misuse of exemptions.
ESG / Sustainability
ASEAN Launches Framework to Boost Climate Adaptation Finance
11/11/2025
The ASEAN Capital Markets Forum has released a white paper outlining principles for a new guide to mobilise funding for climate adaptation and resilience projects across Southeast Asia.
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.
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