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
ESG / Sustainability
Malaysia Adopts 'Engage and Correct' Approach for New Sustainability Reporting Rules
09/12/2025
Regulators will prioritise guidance and corrective action for reporting gaps, but will enforce against serious or fraudulent disclosure breaches.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes Consolidation of FPI Rules to Streamline Foreign Investment
09/12/2025
The consultation proposes consolidated rules for FPIs and Designated Depository Participants to simplify compliance and improve regulatory clarity.
Enforcement
SEBI Bans Finfluencer for Providing Advisory Services without Registration
09/12/2025
SEBI’s interim order alleges that a so-called trading academy operated by a finfluencer offered unregistered trading advice to thousands of retail investors.
AML / KYC
Singapore Blocks SRS Auto Vehicle Sales in Widening Money Laundering Probe
08/12/2025
The probe centres on Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi and unregulated financing schemes that bypass central bank oversight.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Sony-Backed Blockchain Firm Launches US Dollar Stablecoin
08/12/2025
The USD-pegged token aims to power payments and rewards on the Ethereum L2 network, targeting global markets.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Amends Regulatory Framework for Gold Metal Loans
08/12/2025
The revised gold loan framework formalises definitions, prudential norms, repayment rules, and reporting standards for Gold Metal Loans, effective 1 April 2026.
ESG / Sustainability
RBI Standardises Framework for Basic Bank Accounts Across Industry
08/12/2025
The central bank has unified BSBD account norms nationwide, expanding free services and updating digital and KYC requirements across every class of bank.
Enforcement
RBI Enforces Weekly Credit Reporting, Mandates CKYC Use
08/12/2025
RBI has ordered all lenders to shift to weekly borrower-data submissions and include CKYC identifiers in every report, effective 1 July 2026.
AML / KYC
India Eases KYC Process for NRIs, OCIs Joining National Pension System
08/12/2025
PFRDA has updated verification rules to simplify digital onboarding for overseas subscribers while tightening due-diligence and compliance requirements.
Enforcement
Malaysia Cracks Down on Power Theft by Illegal Bitcoin Miners
08/12/2025
Authorities have launched a nationwide sweep on rogue crypto-mining sites after illegal operators siphoned over USD 1 billion in electricity.
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