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
ESG / Sustainability
Malaysia Seeks Feedback on National Sustainable Finance Taxonomy
04/03/2026
BNM and the SC have launched a consultation on a unified, science-based framework to classify sustainable activities, aligned with ASEAN standards.
Fintech / Regtech
India, Canada to Deepen Payments, Financial Sector Cooperation
04/03/2026
The two countries agreed to expand collaboration on instant payments, cross-border remittances and capital markets, alongside boosting long-term investment flows.
AML / KYC
FSS Korea Sanctions KB Life Insurance for AML Control Failures
04/03/2026
The regulator cited failures in monitoring high-risk customers and enforcing internal controls, underscoring tighter scrutiny of AML compliance in Korea’s insurance sector.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Has Stepped Up Market Oversight, Investor Protection, Says Chairman
04/03/2026
In the last one year, SEBI has tightened derivatives surveillance, strengthened insider trading enforcement, cracked down on misleading finfluencers to protect retail participants.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore Overhauls Cybersecurity Strategy With New Tools and Mandatory Standards
04/03/2026
The new strategy includes deploying proprietary government threat detection tools, mandating Cyber Trust Mark certification, and raising security standards for consumer routers.
AML / KYC
Malaysia to Table New Bill This Year Tighten Oversight of Trust Companies
04/03/2026
Proposed bill will expand oversight of trust firms, strengthen governance, mandate reporting, enhance enforcement powers, and address regulatory gaps in investments.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Eases Income Recognition Norms for Rural Co-operative Banks
04/03/2026
The move aligns rules for standard assets with other regulated entities, removing the need for matching provisions on accrued income and ensuring uniform treatment.
Securities / Derivatives
IDX Revises Liquidity Provider Rules to Boost Market Depth
04/03/2026
IDX has expanded the list of eligible stocks and adjusted incentives for liquidity providers to support an upcoming 15% free-float requirement.
Fintech / Regtech
Japan FSA Implements Revised Supervisory Guidelines to Tackle Fraud Risks
04/03/2026
The regulator rejected consultative feedback seeking broad opt-outs from MFA requirements and reiterated restrictions on login links in emails and SMS.
Sri Lanka Targets Funds and Unit Trusts in Tax Overhaul
03/03/2026
Tax reforms targeting financial services include a 30 percent capital gains tax on unit trusts, mutual funds and trusts, alongside broader withholding tax rules and strengthened compliance measures.
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