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
KYC & CDD
SEBI to Relax Geo-Tagging Rules for Re-KYC of NRI Clients
27/10/2025
India's securities regulator proposes removing the requirement for NRIs to be physically present in India during re-KYC verification.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
India’s IFSCA Unveils Stewardship Code Framework for Fund Managers
27/10/2025
The code sets principles on policy, monitoring, conflicts, collaboration, and disclosure to promote responsible investment and stronger governance.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Bars Mutual Funds from Investing in Pre-IPO Placements
27/10/2025
The directive limits mutual funds to investing only during the public issue phase or as anchor investors, barring them from participating in pre-IPO placement deals.
Market Abuse
MAS to Strengthen Investor Recourse in Market Misconduct Cases
27/10/2025
The proposed measures include appointing designated representatives, introducing legal funding grants, and easing procedural barriers to collective civil action.
KYC & CDD
SEBI Proposes Standardised KYC for Mutual Fund Folios
27/10/2025
The regulator aims to tighten KYC compliance and prevent operational lapses by requiring full verification before first investments.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Belgian Court Clears Extradition of Mehul Choksi to India
26/10/2025
An appellate court approved India’s request to extradite Mehul Choksi, who is wanted in connection with $1.54 billion fraud at Punjab National Bank.
Sustainable Finance
UK, ASEAN Launch Clean and Just Energy Transition Pillar
26/10/2025
The new initiative aims to mobilise blended finance and technical expertise to support clean power, green grids, and industrial decarbonisation across Southeast Asia.
Sustainable Finance
India’s IFSCA Proposes Flexible Fund Rules to Spur Blended Finance
24/10/2025
IFSCA to permit venture capital and restricted schemes in GIFT City to issue multiple unit classes, enabling risk-adjusted investments in sustainable and climate-linked projects.
Anti-Money Laundering
Singapore Court Jails Ex-Citibank Banker in $3b Money Laundering Case
24/10/2025
Wang Qiming has been jailed for forging documents and aiding illicit fund movements linked to Singapore’s largest money-laundering case.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Thailand Freezes Cambodian Assets, Minister Resigns Amid Scam Probe
24/10/2025
Thailand’s AMLO has frozen over THB 70 million in assets, while the deputy finance minister has resigned following allegations of receiving illicit crypto payments.
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