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
Structural Regulation
SEBI Forms Expert Group to Review Debenture Trustee Rules
02/07/2026
The regulator has established a panel to conduct a comprehensive review of the 1993 regulations governing debenture trusteeship activities.
Alternative Markets
SEBI Proposes Uniform Consent Rules, Wider Conflict Checks for AIFs
02/07/2026
The regulator plans to standardise investor approval thresholds and replace the term ‘associate’ with ‘related party’ to improve transparency and conflict management.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
FSC Korea Launches Committee to Overhaul Consumer Protection Policy
02/07/2026
A new public-private body will evaluate financial policies from the consumer's perspective, responding to rising complaints despite existing regulations.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
OJK Indonesia, UNODC Lead Regional Push Against Online Scams
02/07/2026
The initiative aims to strengthen financial intelligence, harmonise AML/CFT frameworks and improve cross-border information sharing as digital fraud becomes increasingly linked to money laundering.
Structural Regulation
Japan Launches CFIUS-Style Body to Tighten Foreign Investment Screening
01/07/2026
The new Japan Foreign Investment Committee will conduct cross-ministerial reviews of inbound deals, expanding scrutiny to protect critical technology and data.
Stablecoins
Tether Premium in India Surges Amid Crackdown on Crypto Firms
01/07/2026
A government crackdown on crypto payment firms has choked supply, causing the dollar-pegged stablecoin's local price to spike significantly.
Clearing & Post-Trade
ESMA Grants Recognition to India's CCIL, Ending Regulatory Standoff
01/07/2026
The recognition restores access for EU market participants after a years-long dispute over supervisory oversight was resolved by a new cooperation agreement.
Sustainable Finance
Vietnam Launches Domestic Carbon Exchange to Drive Net-Zero Goal
01/07/2026
The emissions trading system begins a pilot phase until 2028, involving over 100 companies and establishing a key pillar of the country's green finance ecosystem.
Anti-Money Laundering
Thai SEC Proposes Risk Management Rules for Digital Asset Transfers
01/07/2026
The securities regulator has launched a consultation on draft ‘Travel Rule’ requirements for digital asset firms to manage money laundering and cybercrime risks.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Indian Bank Union Calls for Curbs on Mis-Selling, Recruitment Overhaul
01/07/2026
India's largest bank employees' union is urging regulators to address the compulsory selling of third-party products and reform staff recruitment processes.
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