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
Fintech / Regtech
India Links UPI with UPU to Promote Cross-Border Remittances
12/09/2025
The integration aims to cut the cost of sending money abroad, harnessing India’s digital payment infrastructure and the global reach of postal networks to benefit millions of families worldwide.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Issues New Rules to Streamline Angel Fund Framework
12/09/2025
The revised framework mandates fundraising only from accredited investors, capping single-company investments at INR 250 million and requires stricter audits.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Eases Norms for FPIs Investing Solely in Government Securities
11/09/2025
The regulator has eased compliance for FPIs by introducing simpler registration, reporting, and KYC requirements effective February 2026.
Securities / Derivatives
FSS Korea Staff Fined for Repeated Violations of Trading Rules
11/09/2025
The regulator has penalised seven staff members for violating securities trading rules, adding to nearly 100 similar breaches recorded among its employees over the past five years
ESG / Sustainability
20 More Lenders Join IFC's Alliance for Green Commercial Banks
11/09/2025
The new joiners include leading institutions from eight APAC markets, along with BNP Paribas, with collective assets exceeding USD 5.6 trillion.
AML / KYC
1MDB: Malaysia Recovers $8.57m Linked to Jho Low
11/09/2025
This is part of global 1MDB recovery efforts that have so far brought back more than MYR 31 billion in misappropriated assets.
Fintech / Regtech
FSC Taiwan Urges Banks to Balance Anti-Fraud Measures
11/09/2025
Banks are asked to refine their fraud prevention measures using a risk-based approach to avoid unduly disrupting financial services.
Securities / Derivatives
Indian Court Orders SEBI to Explain Withheld Documents in Jane Street Case
11/09/2025
The SAT has asked SEBI to explain why it cannot share more records with Jane Street, and to pause hearings with the firm until November.
Enforcement
MAS Bars Former AIA Representative for Mis-selling Complex Products
11/09/2025
MAS imposed a three-year prohibition order after finding that the Insurance representative recommended unsuitable products without assessing the client’s financial situation.
ESG / Sustainability
Laos Launches Climate and Sustainable Finance Hub with UNDP
11/09/2025
The hub will help mobilise resources and coordinate reforms as the country faces billions in financing needs ahead of its 2026 graduation from Least Developed Country status.
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