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
Clearing & Post-Trade
SEBI Extends Early Pay-In Facility to Commodity Options
23/06/2026
SEBI has clarified its early pay-in framework, extending margin relief to a wider range of commodity derivative products, including options contracts.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Malaysia Revamps Asset Declaration Rules for Public Officials
23/06/2026
The revised framework expands reporting requirements to digital assets, imposes stricter oversight of investments and requires approval for holdings above prescribed limits.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Reintroduces Open-Market Buybacks, Eases Rules for Funds
23/06/2026
SEBI has approved a wide-ranging set of reforms covering share buybacks, fund liquidity, and debt market frameworks.
Structural Regulation
Thailand's First Virtual Bank Goes Live as Clicx Opens for Business
23/06/2026
Backed by Krungthai Bank, AIS and PTT OR, Clicx has become the first of Thailand's three licensed virtual banks to launch operations.
Market Abuse
Sri Lanka SEC Secured Record Settlement in 2025 Enforcement Drive
22/06/2026
The securities regulator has stepped up enforcement actions under the new SEC Act, collecting over LKR 200 million in disclosed penalties for market misconduct.
Payments & Settlements
India: Industry Body Urges Reforms to Boost Rupee, GIFT City
22/06/2026
ASSOCHAM has called on the government and central bank to enhance GIFT City and address key gaps in the rupee trade settlement framework.
Trading & Investment
FIA Seeks Safeguards in SEBI’s New Options Strike Price Framework
22/06/2026
FIA has backed SEBI's plan for dynamic options strikes but is calling for key safeguards and harmonised standards.
Trading & Investment
KRX Delays Pre-market Launch to 2027 Amid Industry Pushback
22/06/2026
The Korea Exchange will launch its after-hours session in September but has postponed the pre-market opening, citing IT burdens and industry concerns.
Structural Regulation
India Pension Regulator Sets New Audit Rules for Intermediaries
22/06/2026
The directive requires PoP service providers of the NPS to undergo periodic external audits to ensure operational and regulatory compliance.
Payments & Settlements
Malaysia Pushing to Expand Local Currency Trade Settlements
22/06/2026
PM Anwar Ibrahim highlights progress with China and new agreements with Russia and India to reduce US dollar reliance and mitigate exchange rate risks.
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