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 and Telecom Regulator to Collaborate Against Securities Fraud
17/04/2026
India’s securities and telecom regulators will share real-time intelligence to proactively detect and disrupt financial scams and protect investors.
Securities / Derivatives
Japan Exchanges Consider Covered Call ETFs to Attract Global Investors
17/04/2026
The move aims to broaden product offerings and boost liquidity in the derivatives market as Japan competes for more international capital flows.
Fintech / Regtech
Vietnam Taps Australian Expertise for International Financial Centre
17/04/2026
The partnership aims to leverage Australian regtech and cybersecurity expertise to build a robust regulatory framework for Vietnam’s ambitious IFC project.
RBI Liberalises Branch Expansion Rules for NBFCs
17/04/2026
The RBI has removed the prior approval requirement for most non-bank lenders to open new branches, aiming to improve the ease of doing business.
AML / KYC
Malaysia Recovers 1MDB-Linked Artworks Amid Gaps in Fugitive Pursuit
17/04/2026
Four artworks valued at nearly USD 200,000 have been returned as part of ongoing recovery efforts, but alleged mastermind Jho Low remains absent from Interpol’s public list.
Securities / Derivatives
Osaka Exchange Lists New FX and Precious Metals Futures
17/04/2026
The new contracts aim to provide on-exchange currency hedging and offer retail investors easier access to gold and platinum markets.
Fintech / Regtech
OJK Indonesia Explores Web3 Framework to Turn IP into an Asset Class
16/04/2026
OJK and the Ministry of Creative Economy are collaborating to build a regulated ecosystem for tokenising and trading intellectual property.
Securities / Derivatives
OJK Indonesia Launches Roadmaps for Derivatives and Sustainable Finance
16/04/2026
OJK has released two five-year plans to deepen market infrastructure, enhance investor protection, and boost ESG-linked financing.
Crypto / Digital Assets
FSS Korea to Target API-Driven Crypto Market Manipulation
16/04/2026
FSS warned of rising unfair trading practices using automated systems and plans to increase market monitoring and targeted investigations.
Fintech / Regtech
Indian Banks, Brokers to Take Stakes in Sahamati Ahead of SRO Role
16/04/2026
The move aligns with the RBI's framework for creating a self-regulatory organisation for the Account Aggregator data-sharing network.
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