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
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.
RBI Weighs Rules to Let Lenders Lock Phones of Loan Defaulters
13/09/2025
The move would give power to lenders to recover small-ticket loans, but has raised consumer rights concerns.
Securities / Derivatives
FIA Backs SEBI’s Phased Approach to New Index Rules
12/09/2025
The FIA said a phased “glide path” to implementing the new index rules would be a pragmatic approach that reduces disruption and bolsters investor confidence.
ESG / Sustainability
Sri Lanka Approves Climate Finance Strategy
12/09/2025
The five-year climate finance strategy aims to attract green investments from the private sector, as the country seeks USD 500 million annually to offset losses from climate-related disasters.
Securities / Derivatives
FSS Korea Cautions Investors on ETF Risks
12/09/2025
The FSS warned that complex structures and dividend-focused products may carry hidden risks that could erode returns.
Fintech / Regtech
FSS Korea Tightens Oversight on Online Payment Gateway Firms
12/09/2025
The new rules mandate that settlement funds intended for merchants must be managed through external trusts or payment guarantee insurance.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI to Halve IPO Approval Timeline to Three Months - Report
12/09/2025
SEBI is streamlining the IPO approval process by leveraging technology such as AI to identify potential issues.
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