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 and Vietnam Strengthen Regulatory Cooperation
14/03/2025
Regulators will collaborate on capital markets, digital assets, cross-border payment connectivity, and fintech growth.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Engaging with Chocolate Finance Over Suspended Withdrawals
14/03/2025
MAS said it will continue to engage Chocolate Finance to ensure that all customer withdrawals will be met in an “orderly fashion”.
Sanctions
Indian Authorities Arrest Co-founder of Crypto Exchange Garantex
13/03/2025
The arrest was made at the request of US authorities, who have charged Aleksej Besciokov for conspiracy to commit money laundering and violate sanctions.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand Unveils ESG Tax Incentives to Stimulate Stock Market
13/03/2025
The SET will meanwhile start consultations on a new long-term savings and investment scheme modelled after Japan’s NISA.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX to Launch Brazilian Real Futures Contracts in Asia
13/03/2025
The move will enable global investors in Asia to manage risks with the Brazilian Real during their local time zone.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Reduces Timelines for Completing Rights Issue
13/03/2025
New framework, effective 7 April, reduces the timeline for completing a rights issue from 126 days to just 23 days.
ESG / Sustainability
SGX: Climate Reporting Progress Positive but Gaps Remain
12/03/2025
While nearly all SGX-listed issuers have begun climate reporting, only 28% provided all 11 recommended disclosures under the TCFD framework.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea Allows ETFs More Flexibility to Invest in Real Estate
12/03/2025
New regulations allow ETFs to invest in listed real estate feeder funds. Valuation rules for alternative investment assets also strengthened.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea to Accelerate 2nd Phase Regulations on Digital Assets
12/03/2025
The Trump administration’s pro-crypto stance has prompted Korea to accelerate its virtual asset policies. It is also examining policy around crypto ETFs.
AML / KYC
Starlink Provides Internet Services to Myanmar Scam Compounds
12/03/2025
Scam compounds in Myanmar are reportedly using Starlink after Thai authorities cut internet access.
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