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
Trading & Investment
SEBI Implements Intraday Monitoring of Index Derivative Limits
01/04/2025
From 1 April 2025, exchanges must take at least four position snapshots daily. However, SEBI breaches will not result in penalties until further notice.
Stablecoins
Thailand Launches G-Token Initiative to Attract Retail Investors
01/04/2025
The initiative will involve transforming government bond assets into so-called G-Tokens and allowing access for retail investors.
Cybersecurity
SEBI Extends Cybersecurity Compliance Deadline Again
01/04/2025
SEBI has extended the deadline for REs to implement the cybersecurity framework until 30 June 2025, providing additional time for compliance.
Capital Adequacy
MAS Proposes Refinements to RBC 2 Framework for Insurers
01/04/2025
The proposals include a counter-cyclical adjustment for equity investment risk and stricter criteria for capital instruments.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
BNM Finalises Policy on Complaints Handling
01/04/2025
The policy document sets out requirements for firms to establish fair, effective and transparent complaints handling mechanisms.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Proposes New Guidelines for Expiry Days of Equity Derivatives
01/04/2025
The proposed new guidelines aim to reduce concentration risk, improve market stability, and enhance investor protection.
Structural Regulation
SC Malaysia Updates Guidelines for Share Offerings by Unlisted Public Companies
01/04/2025
The guidelines address concerns over information quality, disclosure standards, and the offering of shares to retail investors.
Cryptocurrency
Thai SEC Files Criminal Complaints Against Crypto Firms OKX and XT.COM
31/03/2025
The SEC alleges that OKX and XT.COM promoted their platforms to Thai investors without proper authorisation, in violation of the Digital Asset Act.
Payments & Settlements
BNM Issues Policy Document for Improving Financial Inclusion
31/03/2025
The policy requires financial firms to provide basic, low-cost deposit accounts to consumers, especially those in unserved and underserved segments.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
MAS Finalises Rule Changes to Improve Retail Client Safeguards
31/03/2025
Enhancements to pre and post-transaction safeguards for retail clients purchasing investment products will come into effect on 29 December 2025.
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