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
Crypto / Digital Assets
Bitget and Bybit Consider Move Away from Singapore: Report
12/06/2025
Both firms, which operate in Singapore without a full licence, are considering reassigning staff to Dubai or Hong Kong.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Sets Deadline for Mandatory 2FA on Online Financial Platforms
12/06/2025
MAS has set a 12 September 2025 deadline for financial institutions to implement 2FA. Other safeguards include prompt notifications and strong password policies.
Securities / Derivatives
New SEC Chief Outlines Plan to Revive Philippine Capital Market
12/06/2025
New Chairman and CEO Francis Lim announced the formation of specialised working groups to advise on streamlining regulation to encourage more listings.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Expands Large Exposure Exemptions to Boost PSL Compliance
12/06/2025
Banks can exclude contributions to NABARD, NHB, SIDBI, and MUDRA from large exposure limits when made to meet Priority Sector Lending targets
Capital / Liquidity
Taiwan to Tightens Rules on Financial Holding Company Investments
12/06/2025
The proposed changes aim to prevent hostile takeovers and enhance market stability by reducing risks to shareholders and employees.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore Eyes Green, Digital Finance to Boost China-ASEAN Ties
12/06/2025
MAS deputy managing director Leong Sing Chiong said FIs are exploring partnerships in areas such as capital market linkages, digital finance and sustainable finance.
Enforcement
SEBI Issues Recovery Notices to OPG Securities in NSE Co-Location Case
12/06/2025
SEBI fined OPG Securities for repeatedly accessing NSE’s secondary POP server without authorisation.
Securities / Derivatives
HKMA’s Trade Reporting Rewrite: An Opportunity to Modernise
11/06/2025
As Hong Kong’s new OTC derivatives reporting rules loom, DTCC is urging market participants to quickly start testing.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Lifts Restrictions on Banks Using Brickwork Ratings
11/06/2025
The decision lifts restrictions imposed in July 2024 that only allowed banks to use Brickwork Ratings for loans of up to INR 2.5 billion.
Securities / Derivatives
TAIFEX Tackles Insider Trading Involving Employees’ Spouses
11/06/2025
Futures firms must review trades made by employees’ spouses at other firms and establish internal procedures for these checks.
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