Nithya Subramanian

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    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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