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
ESG / Sustainability
MAS Sustainability Report Offers Update on Path to Net-Zero
10/07/2025
The report sets out MAS’ latest steps to align financial resilience with long-term climate and environmental goals.
Enforcement
Philippines Moving to Quickly Rein In Online Gambling
10/07/2025
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signaled support for tougher regulation and possible taxation of online gambling as lawmakers push for bans and stricter controls on e-wallets.
Fintech / Regtech
Taiwan Tightens Rules on Mobile Payment Tax Incentives
10/07/2025
Small-scale businesses in Taiwan risk losing tax incentives if they fail to properly implement and accept mobile payments, as authorities step up enforcement.
Enforcement
Nehal Modi Arrested in US, Faces Extradition to India over $1.5B PNB Scam
09/07/2025
Nehal Modi is accused of laundering money, destroying evidence, and intimidating witnesses in connection with one of India’s biggest banking frauds.
ESG / Sustainability
Singapore Banks Unveil Asia’s First Nature-Climate Risk Study for Credit Portfolios
09/07/2025
The study revealed food and agriculture companies, such as plantations and millers, were more at risk to nature-related disruptions than integrated firms with diversified operations.
Securities / Derivatives
India’s NSDL and CDSL Launch Proxy Advisory Integration
09/07/2025
The two depositories have launched a new electronic voting feature that integrates proxy advisory recommendations, enabling retail investors to make informed decisions.
Securities / Derivatives
Vietnam’s Securities Firms Adjust Fees as New VAT Rules Take Effect
09/07/2025
Brokerage services previously exempt from tax are now subject to 10% VAT under revised law, leading to higher costs for investors.
AML / KYC
India’s MCA Revises Norms to Strengthen Corporate Compliance
09/07/2025
The new form mandates stricter disclosure norms, geotagging of offices, and professional certification to ensure active company status and combat shell entities.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI to Rationalise Broker Penalties, Ease Compliance Burden
09/07/2025
SEBI is questioning whether the term penalty is fair, given that many actions branded as such do not deserve the tag.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes to Allow AMCs to Manage Pooled Funds
08/07/2025
The move aims to create a level playing field for AMCs, but comes with strict conditions to mitigate conflicts of interest and misuse of investor funds.
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