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 Tightens Social Media Advertising Rules for Intermediaries
25/03/2025
SEBI said that it has noticed a “rapid increase” in frauds related to the securities market on various social media platforms.
Market Infrastructure
Colombo Stock Exchange Partners with India’s NCDEX for Derivatives Trading
25/03/2025
The two will jointly bid for setting up a derivative exchange at the Colombo Port City, and also develop new products in Sri Lanka.
Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Relaunches Single Stock Futures
25/03/2025
Single stock futures contracts now have a lower contract size, lower margin requirement and higher position limits.
Fintech / Regtech
Taiwan FSC Issues Cyber & Audit Rules for Electronic Payment Firms
24/03/2025
The amendments mandate stricter internal audits and require large electronic payment institutions to establish dedicated cybersecurity units.
Capital / Liquidity
BOT Eases Mortgage Lending Rules to Boost Property Sector
24/03/2025
Until 30 June 2026, homebuyers will be allowed to take out loans of up to 100 percent of collateral value for certain homes.
AML / KYC
SC Malaysia Outlines 2025 Plans to Strengthen the Capital Market
24/03/2025
The SC will develop its next capital market masterplan, advance ACMF initiatives, and prepare for FATF and CG Watch assessments.
Capital / Liquidity
FSS Korea Downgrades Woori Group Following Evaluation
24/03/2025
The FSS said Woori Financial Group demonstrated weaknesses in risk management, oversight of major financial decisions, and internal transaction monitoring.
Korea Announces New Measures to Dampen Housing Market Speculation
21/03/2025
The measures include stricter oversight of FIs’ management of financial and household loans, including housing mortgage loans.
Capital / Liquidity
FSC Korea Pushes Forward Reforms for Strengthen Savings Banks
21/03/2025
The FSC plans to introduce measures in H2 2025 to address the growing divide between large and small savings banks.
Fintech / Regtech
OJK Indonesia Launches New Portal for Financial Sector Data
21/03/2025
OJK said the new web-based portal will improve transparency and facilitate more effective, data-driven decision-making.
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