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
Crypto / Digital Assets
Tether Launches Self-Custodial Wallet for End Users
20/04/2026
The stablecoin issuer is targeting financial inclusion with a new app that simplifies crypto transactions and gives users direct control over their assets.
AML / KYC
SEBI and FIU-IND Sign Pact to Fight Money Laundering
19/04/2026
The agreement establishes a formal framework for data sharing to strengthen the implementation of AML rules in the securities market.
ESG / Sustainability
Japanese Firms Enter Emissions Credit Market Ahead of Caps
19/04/2026
Around 110 companies are joining Japan’s J-Credit market ahead of mandatory emissions caps set to be introduced from autumn 2027.
Securities / Derivatives
South Korea to Ban 'Split Listings' in Bid to Tackle Market Discount
19/04/2026
New rules from July will prohibit subsidiary IPOs in principle, imposing strict new duties on boards to protect minority shareholders and address the "Korea Discount".
Crypto / Digital Assets
Ripple, Kyobo Life to Pilot Tokenised Bond Settlement in Korea
18/04/2026
The strategic partnership aims to shorten the T+2 settlement cycle for government bonds using a blockchain-based custody platform.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Currency Curbs Drive Foreign Investors from Indian Markets
17/04/2026
Recent foreign exchange restrictions by RBI have significantly increased hedging costs, prompting outflows from bonds and equities.
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 Authorisation 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.
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