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
SGX to Launch Brazilian Real Futures Contracts in Asia
13/03/2025
The move will enable global investors in Asia to manage risks with the Brazilian Real during their local time zone.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Reduces Timelines for Completing Rights Issue
13/03/2025
New framework, effective 7 April, reduces the timeline for completing a rights issue from 126 days to just 23 days.
Reporting & Disclosures
SGX: Climate Reporting Progress Positive but Gaps Remain
12/03/2025
While nearly all SGX-listed issuers have begun climate reporting, only 28% provided all 11 recommended disclosures under the TCFD framework.
Trading & Investment
Korea Allows ETFs More Flexibility to Invest in Real Estate
12/03/2025
New regulations allow ETFs to invest in listed real estate feeder funds. Valuation rules for alternative investment assets also strengthened.
Cryptocurrency
Korea to Accelerate 2nd Phase Regulations on Digital Assets
12/03/2025
The Trump administration’s pro-crypto stance has prompted Korea to accelerate its virtual asset policies. It is also examining policy around crypto ETFs.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Starlink Provides Internet Services to Myanmar Scam Compounds
12/03/2025
Scam compounds in Myanmar are reportedly using Starlink after Thai authorities cut internet access.
Trading & Investment
RBI Expands Oversight of Offshore Interest Rate Derivatives
12/03/2025
RBI has asked lenders to expand reporting of offshore interest rate derivative trades with hopes of bringing more trades onshore.
Anti-Money Laundering
Cambodian Central Bank Revokes Huione Pay’s Banking Licence
12/03/2025
Huione Pay is the banking arm of Huione Group, which allegedly facilitated $24bn in illicit transactions including through Telegram.
Structural Regulation
Bursa Malaysia Issues Reprimand Over 2023 Rights Issue Termination
12/03/2025
Mercury Securities did not conduct proper due diligence to ensure the proposed use of proceeds from the rights issue would not negatively affect investors.
Trading & Investment
SGX Adds 3 More Hong Kong Stocks to SDR Portfolio
12/03/2025
SGX has added three more HK-listed companies to its SDR lineup. More SDRs linked to Thai and Hong Kong companies will be introduced by mid 2025.
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