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
AML / KYC
ASEAN Forms Working Group Targeting Financial and Cyber-enabled Crime
29/10/2025
The dedicated working group on money laundering is aimed at bolstering regional action against financial crime, cyber scams, and other transnational threats.
Enforcement
MAS Imposes 10-year Ban on Ex-trader for Market Misconduct
29/10/2025
MAS has barred Tang Boon Hai for 10 years following his conviction for false trading and market manipulation involving KTL Global shares.
AML / KYC
Malaysian Consumer Group Seeks Tougher Penalties for Telcos Over Rising Scams
29/10/2025
The Malaysian Muslim Consumers Association is calling on the government to fine telcos up to MYR 50,000 for lax SIM registration procedures.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes Measures to Reduce Compliance Burden for Debt Issuers
29/10/2025
SEBI proposes easing compliance rules and aligning norms for debt-listed firms with those for equity companies.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes Incentives to Boost Participation in Debt Issues
28/10/2025
SEBI has proposed allowing issuers to offer higher coupon rates or discounts on public debt offerings to select investor groups, including senior citizens, women and armed forces personnel.
Securities / Derivatives
India’s IFSCA Consults on Dematerialisation of GIFT City Securities
28/10/2025
All IFSC entities should shift securities to GIFT City depositories by March 2026 to boost regulatory consistency and integrity.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BNM to Complete Domestic Wholesale CBDC Trial by Year-End
28/10/2025
The initiative, alongside cross-border projects such as Project Dunbar and Project Mandala, aims to strengthen payment systems while deepening DLT and tokenisation.
Enforcement
South Korea, Cambodia Form Task Force to Combat Online Scams
28/10/2025
The joint task force will focus on protecting Korean nationals from online scams run by organised syndicates in Cambodia.
Capital / Liquidity
India Weighs Raising Foreign Investment Cap in State-run Banks
28/10/2025
Raising the foreign investment cap in public-sector banks to 49% aims to attract overseas capital and narrow the gap with private lenders.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Eases Rules for Transfer of Portfolio Management Businesses
28/10/2025
SEBI has introduced a new framework allowing portfolio managers to transfer their PMS business, streamlining compliance and improving operational flexibility.
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