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
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.
Securities / Derivatives
FSS Korea Staff Fined for Repeated Violations of Trading Rules
11/09/2025
The regulator has penalised seven staff members for violating securities trading rules, adding to nearly 100 similar breaches recorded among its employees over the past five years
ESG / Sustainability
20 More Lenders Join IFC's Alliance for Green Commercial Banks
11/09/2025
The new joiners include leading institutions from eight APAC markets, along with BNP Paribas, with collective assets exceeding USD 5.6 trillion.
AML / KYC
1MDB: Malaysia Recovers $8.57m Linked to Jho Low
11/09/2025
This is part of global 1MDB recovery efforts that have so far brought back more than MYR 31 billion in misappropriated assets.
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