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
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore Mulls Requiring Cybersecurity Certification for FIs’ Vendors
26/04/2025
The renewed focus on vendors comes after a ransomware attack on a printing service provider that affected DBS and Bank of China.
Securities / Derivatives
UPDATED: Malaysia Investigating Unauthorised Trading Activities
26/04/2025
Several brokers reported unauthorised trading in client accounts on Thursday, but the issue is “contained”. Similar incidents were recently reported in Japan.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Pakistan, Malaysia to Develop Shariah-aligned Digital Assets Framework
26/04/2025
The two countries will collaborate to develop global standards for Sharia-compliant digital assets such as halal stablecoins and tokenised sukuk.
Securities / Derivatives
SET to Launch ‘Auto Pause’ Mechanism to Safeguard Market
25/04/2025
The new Auto Pause mechanism, starting 6 May, will temporarily halt trading in individual securities experiencing abnormal order volumes.
Market Infrastructure
SEBI Proposes Reforms to Online Dispute Resolution Framework
25/04/2025
SEBI proposes to expand the scope to include depositories, while also introducing direct arbitration for select cases and enhancing safeguards.
Securities / Derivatives
BSEC Revises Dividend Payout Rules for Listed Companies
25/04/2025
Companies can hold onto the funds until a day before the AGM, reducing the period during which the cash remains idle.
Capital / Liquidity
MAS Considering Review of Liquidity Risk Framework for Asset Managers
24/04/2025
MAS will study the need to review the current liquidity risk management framework and engage with the industry when ready.
AML / KYC
India Works to Return Confiscated Assets to Fraud Victims
24/04/2025
The Enforcement Directorate is returning confiscated assets to legitimate claimants who have suffered financial losses due to criminal activities.
AML / KYC
India Issues Rules for KYC Registration Agencies in GIFT City
24/04/2025
The regulations outline eligibility, compliance, and cybersecurity requirements for KYC Registration Agencies operating in GIFT City.
Securities / Derivatives
FSC Taiwan to Revise Rules for International Securities Branches
24/04/2025
Offshore clients can deposit funds not only in foreign currency accounts at OBUs but also with foreign custodian banks, subject to conditions.
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