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
SBI Seeking FSA Approval to Launch Japan's First Crypto ETFs
07/08/2025
SBI Holdings has unveiled plans to launch two crypto-related ETFs, including a hybrid fund that also invests in gold ETFs, pending approval from the FSA.
Securities / Derivatives
Tokyo Stock Exchange Seeking to List Derivatives-Linked ETFs
07/08/2025
The TSE is seeking regulatory approval to list actively managed ETFs that use OTC derivatives, in a bid to expand income-generating options for investors.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia Anti-Scam Efforts Helping Boost Public Awareness: Survey
07/08/2025
A survey of customers found that 76% of respondents were satisfied with their banks' effectiveness in safeguarding them from scams.
ESG / Sustainability
Bangladesh Mandates Recording of Dissenting Notes in Bank Board Meetings
06/08/2025
A new directive requires all scheduled banks to properly document any dissenting opinions, observations, and detailed discussions from their board of directors and committee meetings.
Enforcement
India’s ED Arrests Former Axis Mutual Fund Dealer in Front-Running Scam
06/08/2025
The scam allegedly generated over INR 2 billion in illicit profits and involved a vast network of traders and shell entities.
Securities / Derivatives
Thai SEC Proposes Flexible New Rules for Mutual Fund Share Classes
06/08/2025
Thailand's SEC proposes flexible share class rules, allowing varied fees, hedging options, and clearer disclosures to align with global standards.
Bangladesh Authorities Release Promotion Policy for Bank Employees
06/08/2025
The new policy makes lobbying a punishable offence and ties career advancement to merit, qualifications, and performance-based assessments.
Crypto / Digital Assets
UK and Singapore Investment Bodies Join MAS’ Project Guardian
06/08/2025
UK’s IA and IMAS have are the first asset management trade bodies to join the global initiative to advance asset tokenisation and digital finance standards.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Philippine SEC Issues Alert on Unregistered Crypto Platforms
06/08/2025
The Philippine SEC plans to take legal action against unregistered crypto platforms targeting Filipinos, citing risks of fraud, identity theft and money laundering.
Capital / Liquidity
Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand Expand Local Currency Settlement Network
06/08/2025
The central banks have appointed new ACCDs to support the LCTF, to boost trade and investment settlements in ringgit, rupiah and baht.
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