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
RBI Weighs Rules to Let Lenders Lock Phones of Loan Defaulters
13/09/2025
The move would give power to lenders to recover small-ticket loans, but has raised consumer rights concerns.
Securities / Derivatives
FIA Backs SEBI’s Phased Approach to New Index Rules
12/09/2025
FIA said a phased “glide path” to implementing the new index rules would be a pragmatic approach that reduces disruption and bolsters investor confidence.
ESG / Sustainability
Sri Lanka Launches Climate Finance Strategy to Plug $500M Annual Gap
12/09/2025
The strategy aims to attract private capital for climate resilience through incentives and partnerships, targeting key sectors like renewable energy.
Securities / Derivatives
FSS Korea Cautions Investors on Hidden Risks in ETFs
12/09/2025
The FSS warned that complex structures and dividend-focused products may carry hidden risks that could erode returns.
Fintech / Regtech
FSS Korea Tightens Oversight on Online Payment Gateway Firms
12/09/2025
The new rules mandate that settlement funds intended for merchants must be managed through external trusts or payment guarantee insurance.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI to Halve IPO Approval Timeline to Three Months - Report
12/09/2025
SEBI is streamlining the IPO approval process by leveraging technology such as AI to identify potential issues.
Securities / Derivatives
Malaysia's SC and Oman's FSA Partner to Boost Capital Markets
12/09/2025
The agreement aims to strengthen financial ties and drive sustainable growth in both conventional and Islamic capital markets in both countries.
Fintech / Regtech
India Links UPI with UPU to Promote Cross-Border Remittances
12/09/2025
The integration aims to cut the cost of sending money abroad, harnessing India’s digital payment infrastructure and the global reach of postal networks to benefit millions of families worldwide.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Issues New Rules to Streamline Angel Fund Framework
12/09/2025
The revised framework mandates fundraising only from accredited investors, capping single-company investments at INR 250 million and requires stricter audits.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Eases Norms for FPIs Investing Solely in Government Securities
11/09/2025
The regulator has eased compliance for FPIs by introducing simpler registration, reporting, and KYC requirements effective February 2026.
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