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
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.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia Mandates MyDigital ID for Prepaid SIMs
12/09/2025
All telecom operators have been to adopt MyDigital ID for prepaid SIM registrations by year-end, with the MCMC set to strengthen security to curb misuse.
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 retail investors that while ETFs offer low-cost diversification, complex structures and dividend-focused products may carry hidden risks that could erode returns.
SBV Tightens Bank Account Opening Rules
12/09/2025
A new circular strengthens security for payment accounts, introducing stricter verification requirements, including in-person meetings and biometric authentication for certain customers.
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.
Securities / Derivatives
Malaysia's SC and Oman's FSA Partner to Boost Capital Markets
12/09/2025
The agreement aims to strengthen financial ties and drive sustainable growth in both conventional and Islamic capital markets in both countries.
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