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
Structural Regulation
SEBI Consults on Mandatory Dematerialisation Before IPOs
07/05/2025
Only promoters are currently required to hold shares in dematerialised form prior to an IPO filing. SEBI proposes to expand this requirement to a broader group.
Structural Regulation
Thai SEC Redefines Private Funds as Institutional Investors
06/05/2025
Private funds are recognised as institutional investors without a requirement to “look through” to the qualifications of the underlying investors.
Structural Regulation
Singapore SIC Proposes Changes to Take-overs and Mergers Code
06/05/2025
The proposed changes will enhance the competitive process of M&A deals while improving disclosures to investors and shareholders.
Tokenisation
SC Malaysia Proposes Framework for Tokenised Capital Market Products
06/05/2025
The proposed framework will allow licensed persons and RMOs to offer or deal in tokenised products issued through approved primary market platforms.
Climate Risk
Bangladesh Bank Warns of Increasing Climate Related Financial Risks
06/05/2025
Bangladesh Bank released its first climate stress testing report, revealing that flood risks could result in capital shortfalls at banks.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
BOT to Set Strict Standards to Curb Cyber Fraud
06/05/2025
Banks and e-money firms will be liable for damages if they don’t adopt strict anti-fraud measures such as biometric verification.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Eases Rules for Stock Brokers to Operate in GIFT City
06/05/2025
Stock brokers will be able to carry out activities in GIFT City through a Separate Business Unit (SBU) without seeking SEBI’s approval.
Sustainable Finance
Colombo Stock Exchange Launches GSS+ Bonds Framework
06/05/2025
The framework includes green, blue, social, sustainability, and other related instruments, such as sustainability-linked bonds.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Consults on Framework for Orderly Exit of KYC Registration Agencies
06/05/2025
KRAs would be required to develop a Standard Operating Procedure to ensuring continuity of services in the event of voluntary exit or involuntary cessation of operations.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Vietnam Approves P2P Lending Trials in Fintech Sandbox
06/05/2025
The pilot establishes a regulatory testing ground for digital lending, credit scoring, and API-based data sharing. Foreign banks are excluded from participation.
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