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
Crypto / Digital Assets
MAS Defers Adoption of Cryptoasset Capital Framework
10/10/2025
MAS delayed its Basel-aligned cryptoasset capital framework to 2027 or later amid industry concerns over regulatory arbitrage and restrictive blockchain rules.
AML / KYC
Singapore to Table Bill Barring Convicted Money Launderers from Directorships
10/10/2025
The bill seeks to curb the misuse of companies, reduce compliance burdens, and strengthen audit oversight.
ESG / Sustainability
Singapore to Standardise Tracking of Emissions from Cloud and Data Centres
10/10/2025
New tools will help companies quantify and report emissions from cloud and data infrastructure, underscoring Singapore’s focus on credible, data-driven climate action.
ESG / Sustainability
India to Launch Carbon Market Portal as Part of Net-Zero Strategy
09/10/2025
The centralised carbon trading platform, set to launch in January 2026, aims to enhance transparency, monitor emissions, and support India’s net-zero targets.
Securities / Derivatives
Vietnam to Gain Emerging Market Status in FTSE Russell Upgrade
09/10/2025
FTSE Russell upgrades Vietnam to 'Secondary Emerging' status in response to regulatory reforms that improve market access and transparency.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Links FX-Retail platform with Bharat Connect to Widen Access
09/10/2025
The pilot linkage is expected to expand retail access to the FX market, enabling customers of five banks to buy US dollars directly through digital channels and third-party apps.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia Sets Up Cross Ministerial Unit to Counter AI Threats
09/10/2025
The new mechanism aims to strengthen oversight and coordination against malicious uses of AI, including fraud and cyber threats.
Securities / Derivatives
Fullerton Launches First Retail Fund Under MAS’ EQDP
09/10/2025
The launch aligns with MAS’s strategy to deepen the domestic equities market, enhance capital efficiency, and improve long-term investor engagement.
Enforcement
MAS Bars Two from Great Eastern Financial Advisers for Forgery, Concealment
09/10/2025
MAS has imposed a three-year ban on Marcus Tham and Charles Chong after determining they are not “fit and proper persons” under the FSMA.
Enforcement
Singapore Court Fines Ex-investment Officer Over Undisclosed Conflicts in Nickel Scam
09/10/2025
Former Envysion Wealth Management director Doo Chun Ki is the first individual convicted under an SFA rule on managing conflicts of interest.
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