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
Fintech / Regtech
India in Talks to Link UPI With Alipay+ for Cross-Border Payments
04/02/2026
The proposed linkage would expand UPI’s global reach but faces security and regulatory reviews due to Alipay+’s Chinese origins.
Fintech / Regtech
Bank Indonesia Joins Nexus Project to Strengthen Cross-Border Payments
04/02/2026
Joining the BIS-led initiative will help lower costs, improve speed and expand access to international transfers by linking domestic instant payment systems across borders.
Securities / Derivatives
India’s IFSCA Tightens Fund Management Rules, Eases Norms for KMPs
04/02/2026
The GIFT City regulator has rolled out amendments aimed at easing compliance for fund managers, while strengthening requirements around capital thresholds, scheme validity and governance.
Securities / Derivatives
India’s Budget 2026 Raises Derivatives Trading Taxes to Curb Speculation
03/02/2026
The government has increased transaction taxes on equity derivatives to rein in speculative trading, a move that has raised questions over liquidity, hedging costs and investor participation.
AML / KYC
Singapore to Step Up Enforcement Against NRIC Misuse from 2027
03/02/2026
The PDPC has flagged common data protection lapses, warning organisations to strengthen controls during system migrations and improve monitoring to detect unusual access patterns.
ESG / Sustainability
Vietnam Launches Green Transition Alliance to Boost Sustainable Growth
03/02/2026
The association will connect businesses with government and international partners, and support net-zero and ESG initiatives across the country.
Securities / Derivatives
BOT Tightens Online Gold Trading Rules to Curb Baht Volatility
03/02/2026
BOT will cap gold trading from 1 March 2026, and introduce stricter rules on payments and delivery to boost transparency and reduce currency volatility.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI’s Corporate Bond Liquidity Window Struggles to Gain Traction
03/02/2026
Despite SEBI’s bid to enhance secondary market liquidity, issuers have largely shunned the corporate bond liquidity window amid strict norms and limited incentives.
Korean Lawmaker Moves to Tighten BOK Reporting Rules
03/02/2026
Proposed amendments would require the BOK to promptly submit analyses to the National Assembly when major currency, credit, or financial stability indicators shift sharply.
ESG / Sustainability
Vietnam Taps Germany-backed Initiative to Advance Sustainability
03/02/2026
The SHIFT initiative focuses on strengthening the capacity of Vietnam’s financial institutions to design and deliver green finance products.
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