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
Capital / Liquidity
FSB Targeting Non-Bank Risks, Crypto and Payments in 2026 Agenda
05/02/2026
The work plan includes assessments on AI adoption, stablecoin risks and crisis preparedness, as regulators seek to adapt oversight to evolving financial markets.
Enforcement
Indonesian Police Raid Shinhan Unit in Market Manipulation Probe
05/02/2026
Authorities raided the brokerage’s Jakarta headquarters over suspected IPO-linked stock manipulation, as the OJK backed police efforts to protect market integrity.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes Revamp of ‘Fit and Proper’ Rules for Market Intermediaries
05/02/2026
The market regulator has proposed changes to eligibility, disclosure and procedural safeguards governing brokers and other intermediaries.
ESG / Sustainability
Thai SEC to Let ESG Funds Invest in High-Scoring JUMP+ Companies
05/02/2026
New SEC rules will allow ESG funds to invest in companies under the SET’s JUMP+ programme that have high levels of corporate governance, expanding sustainable investment options.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Highlights Challenges in Halting Authorised Push Payment Fraud
04/02/2026
MAS Chairman explains the complexity of distinguishing legitimate from fraudulent self-authorised transactions.
ESG / Sustainability
Malaysia Sets Governance and Transparency Standards for Gold Industry
04/02/2026
The Principles are designed to raise standards and build investor confidence as the country seeks to attract international gold traders and refiners.
Securities / Derivatives
Singapore Equities Market Review Initiatives Show 'Initial Success'
04/02/2026
Chee Hong Tat told Parliament that early signs of a market revival are emerging, but lasting progress will require a multi-year effort and discipline.
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.
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