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
AML / KYC
MAS Asks Banks to Improve Commodity Financing Risk Controls
07/03/2025
MAS shared its findings from thematic inspections, highlighting areas where banks and finance companies need to improve.
Crypto / Digital Assets
India Consults on Tokenisation Framework for GIFT City
07/03/2025
The IFSCA has released a consultation paper on the tokenisation of real-world assets, aiming to establish GIFT City as a global hub for digital asset innovation.
Securities / Derivatives
Indonesia Postpones Plans to Introduce Short-selling
07/03/2025
OJK is also considering easing share buyback rules to counter a sharp decline in the benchmark Jakarta Composite Index.
Enforcement
Taiwan FSC Fines Three Securities Firms and Asset Manager
07/03/2025
Three securites firms were fined TWD 300,000 each. An investment management company was also fined and faces business restrictions.
Securities / Derivatives
India’s NSE Shifts Derivatives Expiry to Mondays
07/03/2025
The NSE said that the expiry day for equity derivatives was shifted based on stakeholder feedback and international practices.
AML / KYC
EBA Consults on Technical Standards for AML Framework
07/03/2025
The proposed standards cover criteria for direct supervision, risk assessment methodology, CDD requirements, and enforcement measures.
Crypto / Digital Assets
MAS Grants MPI Licences to Units of Hex Trust, Matrixport
07/03/2025
Both Hex Trust and Matrixport received approval for their Singapore operations after receiving in-principle approvals last year.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Issues KPI Disclosure Standards for Offer Documents
06/03/2025
Issuer companies and merchant bankers need to disclose KPIs and operational metrics based on the new standards.
Sanctions
US Targets Houthis with New Sanctions, FTO Redesignation
06/03/2025
OFAC sanctioned seven high-ranking Houthi members a day after re-designating the group as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation.
Enforcement
FSS Korea Refers ‘Finfluencer’ Unfair Trading Case for Prosecution
06/03/2025
The finfluencer pre-purchased shares and sold them at inflated prices after issuing “buy” recommendations on a popular Telegram channel.
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