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
MAS Proposes Phasing Out Physical Share Certificates for Listed firms
20/03/2026
The regulator has launched a consultation on an enabling regime for share dematerialisation to boost efficiency and support a tokenised economy.
Securities / Derivatives
MAS Proposes Expanded Regulatory Regime for CSDs
20/03/2026
The regulator has proposed extending oversight to all CSDs, with new approval, governance and risk requirements under updated securities framework.
Capital / Liquidity
Bank Indonesia Rolls Out New FX Rules to Stabilise Rupiah
20/03/2026
The central bank has specified the cash FX purchase limit and lowered documentation thresholds to manage outflows amid global uncertainty.
AML / KYC
Vietnam’s SCB Outlines Asset Disposal Plan to Recover Fraud Losses
20/03/2026
Saigon Commercial Bank is seeking third-party firms to manage the sale of assets linked to a $12.3 billion fraud involving property developer Sun Group.
AML / KYC
Papua New Guinea Banks Launch New Association to Strengthen Financial Sector
20/03/2026
The newly-formed PNG Banking Association aims to strengthen cooperation across the sector, support regulatory reforms and address FATF requirements.
Fintech / Regtech
India Steps Up Measures to Combat Fraudulent Loan Apps
20/03/2026
Regulators have launched an official app directory, enhanced enforcement measures, and clarified rules to protect consumers from unauthorised mobile lending platforms.
Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia Reprimands, Fines KAF Investment Bank Over Listing Breaches
19/03/2026
Bursa Malaysia flags failures in handling material compliance issues and ensuring accurate listing disclosures.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Vietnam to Ban Offshore Crypto Trading Under New Licensing Regime
19/03/2026
Five entities have passed an initial licence qualification stage. A limited number of exchanges will be allowed to operate during the trial period.
Securities / Derivatives
Singapore’s Appeals Court Upholds Jail Terms in Stock Manipulation Case
19/03/2026
The court rejected the appeals , ruling that the multi-year jail sentences for the S$8 billion penny stock crash over a decade ago were justified given the scale of market harm.
India’s NFRA Flags Audit Deficiencies at Big Four-linked Firms
19/03/2026
The audit regulator has flagged independence, governance and audit quality lapses at firms linked to PwC, EY, KPMG and BDO, calling for stronger controls and systemic improvements.
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