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
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI to Bolster Tech Strategy for MIIs, Develops AI Cyber Safety Tool
05/01/2026
SEBI plans a long-term technology roadmap for MIIs and to develop an AI tool to assess cyber resilience.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Tightens Capital and Operational Norms for Merchant Bankers
05/01/2026
SEBI has set higher capital and liquid net worth requirements, capped underwriting exposure, and tightened disclosure norms for merchant bankers.
Capital / Liquidity
MAS Flags Lapses in Insurers’ Stress Testing, Warns Against Box-ticking Compliance
05/01/2026
Reviews of recent ORSA submissions uncovered missing stress tests and misinterpretations of enterprise risk management requirements, requiring insurers to strengthen governance.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand Reviews Stock Listing Rules to Boost Market Appeal
18/12/2025
The SEC and SET are reviewing listing regulations to improve market efficiency and support capital-raising activity.
AML / KYC
Singapore Trade Finance Registry Seeks Expansion Across Asia - Report
18/12/2025
The growing bank participation and early fraud detection successes are driving plans to scale the trade finance registry regionally.
Fintech / Regtech
Indonesia Launches Insurance Support for P2P Lending
18/12/2025
OJK says optional credit insurance will help mitigate risk, protect lenders and support sustainable growth in the online lending sector.
ESG / Sustainability
Bursa Malaysia Launches Enhanced Sustainability Disclosure Format
18/12/2025
The enhanced format on the CSI platform is aimed at strengthening ESG reporting and aligning listed companies with global standards.
OJK Indonesia to Tighten Oversight of Debt Collection Practices
17/12/2025
After a South Jakarta assault that left two collectors dead, OJK said it will examine if additional regulatory tightening is needed, especially related to lenders who outsource debt collection.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Panel Set to Ease Curbs on Commodity Derivatives
17/12/2025
A SEBI-appointed panel is expected to propose lifting bans on select agricultural commodity derivatives and allowing measures such as colocation to attract institutional investors.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Mandates Half-Yearly Disclosures for Securitised Debt Instruments
17/12/2025
Under the new rules, trustees must submit half-yearly disclosures on asset quality, cash flows, credit enhancement and defaults for securitised debt instruments.
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