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
Vietnam Proposes New Commodity Derivatives Law to Strengthen Oversight
06/03/2026
The draft legislation aims to close regulatory gaps, introduce risk controls and expand commodity derivatives trading across agriculture, energy and metals.
Trading & Investment
SEBI's Issue With Derivatives is Short-Term Options, Says Chairman
06/03/2026
Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey says the regulator is concerned about retail speculation in weekly options but will not disrupt markets.
Climate Risk
MAS Issues Transition Planning Guidelines for Financial Sector
06/03/2026
The new supervisory guidance requires banks, insurers and asset managers to strengthen climate risk management and support economy-wide transition efforts.
Clearing & Post-Trade
SEBI Sets Rules for Custodians Offering Unregulated Financial Services
06/03/2026
The new rules permit custodians to offer services beyond SEBI's purview but mandate separate business units and strict governance safeguards.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Malaysia Expands National Scam Response Centre to 24 Hour Operations
06/03/2026
The move aims to freeze stolen funds faster as authorities reveal syndicates can drain accounts in under 10 minutes.
Market Abuse
OJK Indonesia Freezes $859m in Shares in Mirae Asset Manipulation Probe
05/03/2026
Regulators allege a 7,150 percent price surge in BEBS shares was driven by insider trading, IPO manipulation and fictitious transactions.
Alternative Markets
SEBI Revises Reporting Framework for Alternative Investment Funds
05/03/2026
The regulator has introduced annual activity report and streamlined quarterly filings to improve transparency and regulatory oversight of AIFs.
Cryptocurrency
Japan’s FSA Reviews Memecoin Using PM’s Name, Takaichi Denies Involvement
05/03/2026
Japan’s FSA is investigating potential rule breaches after a Solana-based memecoin linked to PM Sanae Takaichi briefly surged in value and then collapsed.
Structural Regulation
Indonesia OJK Accelerates Structural Reforms to Meet MSCI's Demands
05/03/2026
Regulators are fast-tracking reforms, including a 15% free-float rule and stricter ownership disclosure, to address global investor transparency concerns.
Structural Regulation
Nepal to Overhaul Capital Market with New Investor Safeguards
05/03/2026
Nepal plans new investor safeguards and NEPSE reforms to strengthen market governance and restore confidence.
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