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
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Korea Halves Bank Fines for ELS Mis-selling to KRW 600 Billion
08/06/2026
The FSS drastically cut penalties for five major banks after a rare intervention by the FSC, boosting bank shares and easing balance sheet concerns.
Structural Regulation
Bangladesh Vows Market Overhaul with New BSEC Leadership
08/06/2026
The new leadership plans to tackle market manipulation, simplify regulations, and introduce incentives to attract quality listings and restore investor confidence.
Reporting & Disclosures
ISO Publishes Global Standard for Financial Sector Transition Plans
07/06/2026
The new certifiable standard, ISO 32212, aims to provide a common framework for banks, insurers, and investors to develop credible net-zero plans.
Cloud & Infrastructure
India's Pension Regulator Launches Sandbox for Fintech Innovation
07/06/2026
The framework allows registered and non-registered entities to test new pension products in a controlled, time-bound environment under strict safeguards.
Cloud & Infrastructure
India Launches Digital Onboarding Platform for National Pension System
07/06/2026
The new platform enables seamless digital KYC and direct fund remittance, simplifying enrolment and speeding up processing times.
Trading & Investment
India Scraps Bond Taxes, Eases Curbs to Lure Foreign Capital
05/06/2026
India has eliminated taxes on bond gains and interest for foreign investors and relaxed market access rules in a coordinated push to attract capital.
Trading & Investment
India's Conservative Derivatives Rules Deter Global Investors - Report
05/06/2026
Foreign investors and market experts are calling for an overhaul of rules they say are misaligned with global standards and raise trading costs.
Structural Regulation
SC Malaysia Requires Licensing for Investment-Led Trust Companies
05/06/2026
New practice note distinguishes conventional trusts from investment-like products, mandating a capital markets services licence for firms whose primary business is investment.
Trading & Investment
India’s NSE to Launch Closing Auction, Extend Trading Hours
05/06/2026
The move, effective from August, aims to improve end-of-day price discovery and align the cash and derivatives markets with international standards.
Capital Adequacy
FIA Urges SEBI to Recalibrate Net Worth Rules for Brokers
05/06/2026
FIA warned that SEBI's proposed variable net worth framework for brokers is not risk-based and duplicates existing safeguards, potentially increasing costs for investors.
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