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
Capital / Liquidity
Vietnam Simplifies Procedures for Channelling Investment Into Startups
16/09/2025
Decision by the Ministry of Finance is expected to cut red tape and accelerate approvals to boost capital flows into innovative SMEs.
Capital / Liquidity
FSS Korea Urges Real Estate Trust Firms to Bolster Internal Controls
16/09/2025
Korea’s FSS has asked firms to set aside conservative provisions, strengthen liquidity, and tighten oversight after a review exposed weaknesses in the real estate sector.
AML / KYC
ASEAN Attorneys General Launch Regional Pact on Transnational Crime
16/09/2025
The Sanur Bali Declaration creates a new regional forum to strengthen cooperation against transnational crime, including scams, money laundering and asset smuggling.
AML / KYC
ASEAN Adopts 10-year Action Plan Against Transnational Crime
16/09/2025
ASEAN ministers have elevated cybercrime and online scams as the region’s top security concern while backing initiatives on money laundering and illegal migration.
AML / KYC
Sri Lanka Police Inaugurates New Bureau to Handle Complex Criminal Cases
16/09/2025
The CCIB will handle complex and high-priority cases such as those involving illegal asset investigations, organised crime, and cybercrime.
Securities / Derivatives
Vietnam Eases Foreign Investor Access in Push for Emerging Market Status
16/09/2025
A new government decree aims to cut listing timelines, expand foreign ownership, and align regulations with global standards to make the market more competitive.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX to Launch New Index Tracking Non-STI Companies
15/09/2025
MAS Deputy Chairman Chee Hong Tat said Singapore will also unveil a “value unlock” package later this year to spur listed companies to raise shareholder returns.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Simplifies Disclosure Rules for Portfolio Managers
15/09/2025
SEBI has introduced a simplified two-part disclosure format for portfolio managers, making updates easier for investors to track while easing compliance for the industry.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Approves Reforms to Ease Foreign Investor Access, Boost REITs
15/09/2025
SEBI is launching a single-window portal for foreign funds, reclassifying REITs as equity, and expanding the anchor investor framework for IPOs.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Allows Start-up Founders to Retain ESOPs After IPO
15/09/2025
Founders can retain their ESOPs and other share-based benefits granted at least one year before a company's IPO.
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