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
Structural Regulation
SEBI Considers Limits on Lookalike Passive Funds
28/08/2026
Some of the proposals include curbs on the number of passive funds per category to reduce investor confusion amid a surge in similar product launches.
Tokenisation
India to Pilot First Tokenised Corporate Bond in September
27/08/2026
The pilot will see state-owned power financier REC issue a USD 57 million bond, with settlement to be conducted using CBDC.
PEPs & Sanctions
Malaysia Fines StanChart, Setel for Sanctions Screening Failures
27/08/2026
The firms were penalised for failing to promptly update sanctions lists, though both have since taken remedial action.
Tokenisation
Thailand SEC Proposes Crypto ETF, Custody Reforms
27/08/2026
The proposals would allow Thai-listed spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs while broadening access to qualified foreign digital asset custodians.
Market Data & Technology
SEBI Mandates IT Resilience Index for Market Infrastructure Institutions
27/08/2026
The new system-driven framework requires a half-yearly assessment of technology systems at exchanges, clearing corporations and depositories to identify risks early.
Stablecoins
Visa, Nium Join MAS Initiative to Pilot Stablecoin Settlement
27/08/2026
The pilot, under Singapore's Project BLOOM, will test 24/7 settlement using regulated stablecoins to bridge gaps in traditional payment systems.
AI Risk & Governance
DBS, IBF Partner to Build AI Skills in Singapore’s Finance Sector
27/08/2026
The industry-first partnership aims to establish a national framework for AI upskilling, job redesign, and building a future talent pipeline.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
MAS Issues Guidance on New Misconduct Reporting Regime
26/08/2026
The guidance clarifies reportable offences, supervisory liability, and procedural changes ahead of a new reporting system launching on 1 January 2027.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Singapore Charges Third Director in Luxury Goods Scam
26/08/2026
A third director faces money laundering and director's duties charges as authorities in Thailand seize properties for potential victim recovery.
Trading & Investment
Bursa Malaysia, FTSE to Expand Key Benchmark to 50 Stocks
26/08/2026
The move aims to increase market representation and sector diversity, with a phased implementation for portfolio managers starting in December 2026.
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