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 Proposes Mandatory ID Disclosures for Regulated Entities on Social Media
01/12/2025
All regulated intermediaries and their agents must display their registered name and registration number on social media pages and posts, aiming to curb rising online investment fraud.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Reclassifies REITs as Equity Instruments
01/12/2025
SEBI has reclassified REITs as equity-related instruments from 1 January 2026, a shift expected to draw greater participation and deepen liquidity.
Securities / Derivatives
WFE Maps Policy Levers to Boost Global IPO Activity
01/12/2025
A new study finds market liquidity, GDP growth and targeted regulatory flexibility are the strongest drivers of IPO activity, offering policymakers a data-backed roadmap to attract new listings.
Securities / Derivatives
MAS Updates CIS Code, Confirms New Financial Reporting Rules
01/12/2025
The MAS has confirmed that all existing authorised schemes, including REITs, must transition to SFRS(I) reporting to strengthen governance and disclosure standards.
Securities / Derivatives
FSC Korea Eases Access for Foreign Investors with Unified Account Guidelines
01/12/2025
New guidelines streamline entry into the Korean stock market for foreign investors by removing restrictions on who can open unified accounts and clarifying procedures.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS, ABS Reject Calls to Loosen Anti-scam Cooling-off Rule
01/12/2025
MAS and ABS say scam risks remain too high to exempt own-account transfers from the 24-hour cooling-off rule, despite customer complaints.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Overhauls Distributor Incentives to Deepen Mutual Fund Penetration
01/12/2025
SEBI has replaced an inflow-based model with an onboarding incentive to attract new investors from beyond top-tier cities and women.
Enforcement
Thailand PDPC Orders Sam Altman’s World to Halt Iris Scanning
01/12/2025
The data protection watchdog has ordered World to delete 1.2 million iris scans, concluding that trading biometric data for crypto breached the law.
ESG / Sustainability
Bangladesh Consults on First National Climate Finance Strategy
01/12/2025
The strategy aims to align public and private investment to secure the USD 26 billion needed annually for climate resilience.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Vietnam Proposes Penalties for Trading Crypto on Unlicensed Platforms
01/12/2025
The Ministry of Finance has proposed a new decree imposing fines of up to VND 200 million on individuals and firms trading digital assets on unlicensed platforms.
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