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
SGX Chief Executive Loh Boon Chye to Step Down by 2027
26/10/2026
The exchange has begun succession planning ahead of Loh’s contract expiry in July 2027, as Singapore pursues reforms to revive its equities market.
Tokenisation
HSBC, Ant and Franklin Templeton Complete Tokenised Fund Transaction
26/10/2026
The pilot links tokenised deposits with a tokenised money market fund, enabling corporate treasuries to invest and redeem surplus cash around the clock.
Stablecoins
Malaysia, Thailand Central Banks Join Singapore's BLOOM Initiative
26/10/2026
BMN and BOT will work on common approaches to cross-border digital money, including tokenised bank liabilities and regulated stablecoins.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Proposes Automatic Approval Route for Exchange Investments
26/10/2026
SEBI has proposed an automatic approval route for stock exchanges and depositories to deploy funds, aiming to reduce regulatory burdens and improve the ease of doing business.
Structural Regulation
Singapore to Streamline IPO Reviews, Update Corporate Governance Code
26/10/2026
MAS deputy chairman outlined plans to consolidate listing reviews and revise corporate governance standards to boost market liquidity.
Cybersecurity
India Sets Out Reform Agenda for Regional Rural Banks
26/10/2026
FinMin has launched a comprehensive reform agenda requiring regional rural banks to upgrade digital capabilities and governance.
Clearing & Post-Trade
SEBI Eases Margin Rules for Early Pay-in of Securities
23/10/2026
SEBI has introduced margin relief for investors using the early pay-in mechanism in the cash segment, reducing the financial burden on stockbrokers.
Cybersecurity
India’s Public Banks Step Up AI, Cybersecurity Reforms
23/10/2026
The IBA’s EASErise 8.0 framework sets out more than 50 initiatives spanning risk management, technology modernisation, climate risk and financial inclusion.
Anti-Money Laundering
ASEAN Adopts Money Laundering Working Group Terms
23/10/2026
ASEAN officials have formally adopted a new framework to coordinate regional AML efforts as ministers target transnational crime.
Trading & Investment
SGX and PSE Sign Landmark Deal to Link Capital Markets
23/10/2026
The Singapore and Philippine stock exchanges have partnered to explore cross-listings, depositary receipts, and joint investment products to boost liquidity.
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