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
OJK Indonesia to Tighten Oversight of Debt Collection Practices
17/12/2025
After a South Jakarta assault that left two collectors dead, OJK said it will examine if additional regulatory tightening is needed, especially related to lenders who outsource debt collection.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Panel Set to Ease Curbs on Commodity Derivatives
17/12/2025
A SEBI-appointed panel is expected to propose lifting bans on select agricultural commodity derivatives and allowing measures such as colocation to attract institutional investors.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Mandates Half-Yearly Disclosures for Securitised Debt Instruments
17/12/2025
Under the new rules, trustees must submit half-yearly disclosures on asset quality, cash flows, credit enhancement and defaults for securitised debt instruments.
AML / KYC
Malaysia Secures Return of Artworks Linked to 1MDB Scandal
17/12/2025
The recovery of high-value artworks from the US underscores Malaysia’s continued cooperation with foreign authorities to reclaim assets tied to 1MDB.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Urges Banks to Link MSME Loans to External Benchmark
17/12/2025
The move is aimed at enhancing transparency, ensuring faster transmission of policy rates, and strengthening credit support for small businesses.
Fintech / Regtech
Korea Finalises New Rules for Payment Gateways to Protect User Funds
17/12/2025
The revised law mandates 100% external management of unsettled funds and raises capital requirements for payment gateway service providers.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Weighs Cut to Margins on Non-expiry F&O Trades
16/12/2025
The regulator is proposing lower margins on non-expiry days in a bid to encourage longer-term trading and reduce reliance on short-term speculation.
AML / KYC
Myanmar Sets Up Supervisory Committee to Tackle Online Fraud
16/12/2025
Authorities reveal over 70,000 foreigners have been repatriated and call for swifter international cooperation to tackle border-based fraud networks.
India’s Ministry of Finance Tightens Oversight of Grievance Redressal in Banks
16/12/2025
A new ranking and review mechanism is improving how banks and insurers handle customer complaints, boosting accountability across the financial industry.
Securities / Derivatives
Singapore, China Deepen Financial Ties with Market Access Initiatives
16/12/2025
Some of the key measures include expanded bond market access, secondary listings and digital currency payments pilot for travellers.
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