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

    Bursa Malaysia Urges Belt and Road Nations to Support ASEAN Carbon Plan

    30/10/2025

    Under Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship, Bursa Malaysia is driving efforts to develop a common carbon framework and attract Belt and Road investment to boost the region’s green finance ecosystem.

    AML / KYC

    Thailand Caps SIM Cards, Tightens Bank Rules to Curb Online Scams

    30/10/2025

    Thailand has introduced tighter monitoring of high-risk customers and capped individuals to a maximum of five SIM cards as part of a nationwide crackdown effort.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Korea’s FSS Links Bank CEOs’ Performance to Consumer Protection

    30/10/2025

    The FSS plans to make consumer protection performance a key factor in evaluating bank and financial holding CEOs, aiming to strengthen internal controls.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bangladesh Exchange Cuts Tick Size for Penny Stocks

    30/10/2025

    The DSE has reduced the minimum price movement for shares trading below BDT 1.00, aiming to restore liquidity and smoother price discovery for low-value stocks.

    AML / KYC

    SpaceX Cuts Starlink Access to Myanmar Scam Centres

    30/10/2025

    SpaceX has disabled more than 2,500 Starlink terminals used by Myanmar’s border scam syndicates, following global outrage over the satellite network’s role in enabling cross-border fraud.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Cambodia Calls for Global Cooperation to Tackle Online Scams

    30/10/2025

    NBC Governor, Chea Serey, stressed that cybercrime is a shared international challenge even as it bolsters its own AML/CFT framework.

    Securities / Derivatives

    BSEC Bars Mutual Funds, Retail Investors from Buying Bank Bonds

    30/10/2025

    The BSEC has restricted mutual funds and individual investors from investing in banks’ subordinated bonds, citing liquidity concerns and investor protection.

    Market Infrastructure

    MAS, SGX RegCo Consult on Streamlining Listing and Prospectus Review

    30/10/2025

    MAS has proposed transferring prospectus review powers to SGX RegCo, which is also consulting on rule changes to implement the shift and retire its Listings Advisory Committee.

    Market Infrastructure

    SGX RegCo Unveils Reforms to Equities Listing Framework

    30/10/2025

    SGX RegCo has cut the Mainboard profit test threshold, removed the financial watch list, and tightened disclosure standards to align Singapore with global best practices.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Korean Banks Still Lack Controls on Loans to Employees’ Families

    30/10/2025

    Despite scandals over unfair lending to bankers’ relatives, a report shows that several major Korean banks still lack robust systems to monitor or block family-linked loans.

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