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
Market Infrastructure
SEBI Tightens Cybersecurity Framework for Regulated Entities
02/05/2025
SEBI is introducing new classification thresholds, exemptions for smaller entities, and stricter controls for larger market participants.
Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia Launches Enhanced Local Companies Research Scheme
02/05/2025
Bursa RISE+ will increase visibility for PLCs, private firms, and pre-IPO candidates by increasing research coverage and access for the investing public.
Enforcement
RBI Approves Interim Leadership Committee for IndusInd Bank
02/05/2025
The interim executive committee was formed after the abrupt exit of CEO Sumant Kathpalia, who resigned amid controversy over misreported derivative trades.
Enforcement
SEBI Imposes Trading Ban on Patel Wealth Advisors Over Spoofing
01/05/2025
Interim order restrains Patel Wealth Advisors and its directors from accessing the securities market, citing systematic spoofing practices that generated unlawful gains.
Enforcement
FSS Korea Probes Illegal Short Selling by Smaller Investment Firms
01/05/2025
The FSS is looking into illegal short selling practices by smaller domestic and foreign firms that occurred before the November 2023 ban.
AML / KYC
UAE Publishes New National Risk Assessment Report
01/05/2025
The report calls for stronger controls, improved due diligence, and enhanced coordination across regulated sectors.
Market Infrastructure
SEBI Extends Deadline for QSBs to Enable T+0 Settlement
30/04/2025
Qualified Stock Brokers have until 1 November 2025 to set up their systems to participate in optional T+0 settlement, instead of 1 May 2025.
Fintech / Regtech
Korean Authorities Mobilise After SK Telecom Hacking Incident
30/04/2025
Korea’s financial authorities have launched emergency measures to prevent identity theft and financial fraud, prompting a surge in consumer demand for account and loan blocking services.
ESG / Sustainability
SEBI Updates Requirements for ESG Rating Providers
30/04/2025
A new circular introduces flexibility in ESG rating withdrawals, streamlines disclosure requirements, and offers relief to newer ESG rating providers.
Fintech / Regtech
Central Banks Cautious but Committed in AI Adoption: BIS-IFC Report
30/04/2025
AI adoption remains limited to pilot projects in central banks as they focus on building governance frameworks and improving data practices.
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