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
Securities / Derivatives
MCX Gets SEBI Nod to Launch Electricity Futures Contract
09/06/2025
The new contract will help power producers, distribution companies, and large consumers manage price volatility and financial risks.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand SEC Waives Fees on ESG Bond and Digital Token Issuance
09/06/2025
The SEC has waived application and filing fees for three years to promote ESG finance and support the country’s creative sector.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Central Bank Warns of Growing Risks from ETF Market
09/06/2025
The growth of the ETF market poses financial stability risks due to investor herding, liquidity challenges and questionable asset management practices.
Fintech / Regtech
Financial Sector Must Act to Curb Rise in Child Identity Theft
09/06/2025
A white paper from LSEG Risk Intelligence proposes several practical measures FIs can adopt immediately to protect children.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Eases Gold Loan Guidelines for Small Borrowers
09/06/2025
The RBI has removed credit appraisal requirements for small borrowers. while the LTV ratio for loans up to INR 250,000 is 85%,
AML / KYC
SC Malaysia Warns of Investment Scam Using Fake Licence Register
08/06/2025
Fraudsters are directing victims to a cloned version of the SC Malaysia’s public register, tricking them into believing fake entities are licensed and legitimate.
AML / KYC
Credit Bureaus Seek RBI Permission to Use Aadhaar for Client Mapping
08/06/2025
The use of Aadhaar numbers is expected to enhance credit reporting accuracy and reduce identity fraud, though some argue the problem lies in operational issues.
ESG / Sustainability
SEBI Unveils New Framework for ESG Debt Securities
06/06/2025
The framework aims to boost transparency and standardisation in the ESG debt market and curb “purpose-washing”.
Enforcement
UAE Regulator Probes India’s HDFC Bank for Mis-selling Bonds
06/06/2025
CBUAE is investigating whether HDFC Bank breached its licensing conditions while marketing third-party products and structuring cross-border client interactions.
Fintech / Regtech
Philippine SEC Launches AI-Powered Chatbox for Public Queries
06/06/2025
SEC AInnovation is a multilingual platform that provides real-time answers to public queries on SEC rules and processes.
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