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 Probes Foreign HFTs over Access to NSE Data: Report
14/08/2025
SEBI is investigating whether global HFT firms gained an unfair edge from enriched NSE data, as part of a wider probe into market manipulation and tax practices.
Market Infrastructure
India Finalises 'Global Access Provider' Framework for GIFT IFSC
14/08/2025
The framework establishes a formal authorisation process for 'Global Access Providers' and introduces stricter capital, disclosure, and operational requirements.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes Major Overhaul of Stock Broker Regulations
14/08/2025
SEBI has proposed a major revamp of stock broker rules to cut compliance costs, update definitions, and align with current market practices.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia Completes First Wave of Digital Bank Launches
14/08/2025
Malaysia's fifth digital bank has commenced operations, more than three years after BNM granted the licences in April 2022.
ESG / Sustainability
SEC Philippines, UNICEF Urge PLCs to Embed Children’s Rights in Sustainability Plans
14/08/2025
A joint study found children’s rights largely missing from the sustainability reports of over 80 listed Philippine firms, urging stronger integration into governance and risk disclosures.
Market Infrastructure
India’s BSE Tightens Rules for SME Migration to Mainboard
14/08/2025
BSE has raised profitability, shareholder, asset, and trading activity thresholds for SMEs migrating to the mainboard and companies seeking direct listing.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Governor Affirms Banks’ Autonomy on Minimum Balance Rules
13/08/2025
The RBI has clarified that setting minimum account balances is a commercial decision for banks and does not fall under its regulatory domain.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes New Rules to Boost Resident Indian Role in FPIs
13/08/2025
SEBI plans to allow retail schemes in IFSCs with Indian sponsors to register as FPIs, align contribution limits with IFSCA norms, and permit Indian mutual funds to be part of FPIs.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes Single-Window Access for Trusted Foreign Investors
13/08/2025
The framework eases entry and compliance for low-risk global funds, reduces paperwork, and offers unified investment routes for government-linked and regulated funds.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Malaysia’s Tokenised Asset Market Could Hit $43bn by 2030: Report
10/08/2025
A new report projects strong growth in Malaysia’s tokenised asset market and calls for a national effort to build a robust digital asset ecosystem.
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