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
AML / KYC
Sri Lanka Police Inaugurates New Bureau to Handle Complex Criminal Cases
16/09/2025
The CCIB will handle complex and high-priority cases such as those involving illegal asset investigations, organised crime, and cybercrime.
Securities / Derivatives
Vietnam Eases Foreign Investor Access in Push for Emerging Market Status
16/09/2025
A new government decree aims to cut listing timelines, expand foreign ownership, and align regulations with global standards to make the market more competitive.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX to Launch New Index Tracking Non-STI Companies
15/09/2025
MAS Deputy Chairman Chee Hong Tat said Singapore will also unveil a “value unlock” package later this year to spur listed companies to raise shareholder returns.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Simplifies Disclosure Rules for Portfolio Managers
15/09/2025
SEBI has introduced a simplified two-part disclosure format for portfolio managers, making updates easier for investors to track while easing compliance for the industry.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Approves Reforms to Ease Foreign Investor Access, Boost REITs
15/09/2025
SEBI is launching a single-window portal for foreign funds, reclassifying REITs as equity, and expanding the anchor investor framework for IPOs.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Allows Start-up Founders to Retain ESOPs After IPO
15/09/2025
Founders can retain their ESOPs and other share-based benefits granted at least one year before a company's IPO.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Lowers Investment Threshold for InvITs and REITs
15/09/2025
The minimum investment size for InvITs and REITs has been reduced, making these instruments more accessible to high-net-worth individuals and family offices.
AML / KYC
Malaysia Mandates MyDigital ID for Prepaid SIM Registration
15/09/2025
All telecom operators have to adopt MyDigital ID for prepaid SIM registrations by year-end, with the MCMC set to strengthen security to curb misuse.
AML / KYC
Singapore Family Offices Face Rising Cost, Compliance Hurdles
15/09/2025
The fallout from the 2023 money laundering case has driven up costs and compliance hurdles for single family offices, prompting the ultra-rich to explore other banking alternatives.
Vietnam Considers Launch of New Online Gold Exchange
13/09/2025
Vietnam plans to establish an online gold exchange and permit companies to import gold for the first time in over a decade, effective 10 October.
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