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
ESG / Sustainability
Bursa Malaysia and UOB Team Up to Support SME Sustainability Transition
19/05/2025
UOB will sponsor the CSI subscription fees for its SME clients, lowering the entry barriers for those starting their ESG journey.
Securities / Derivatives
Abaxx Set to Launch Singapore Gold Kilobar Futures
18/05/2025
Abaxx Technologies is set to launch Gold Kilobar Futures and a new spot trading platform in Singapore on 12 June 2025.
Market Infrastructure
SGX RegCo Proposes Shift to Disclosure-Based Regime
16/05/2025
SGX RegCo is considering removing the profit test criterion or lowering it from the current SGD 30 million to around SGD 10-12 million.
Market Infrastructure
MAS Proposes Reforms to Streamline IPO Process
16/05/2025
These proposals are part of the first set of initiatives recommended by the Equities Market Review Group earlier this year.
AML / KYC
Philippines AMLC Probes Alleged ML of Murdered Billionaire’s Ransom
16/05/2025
Authorities are investigating how PHP 200 million in ransom paid for kidnapped businessman Anson Que was laundered through casino junkets, e-wallets, and crypto.
Crypto / Digital Assets
MAS Approves Launch of First Tokenised Fund for Retail Investors
16/05/2025
With a USD 20 minimum investment, the Franklin Templeton tokenised money market fund aims to broaden access to a traditionally institutional asset class.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Extends Certification Deadline for AIF Managers
16/05/2025
SEBI has extended the deadline for managers to meet mandatory certification requirements.
Sanctions
US Sanctions Chinese Firms Supporting Iran Ballistic Missile Programme
16/05/2025
The sanctions target individuals and firms linked to carbon fibre exports and advanced materials used by the IRGC.
Securities / Derivatives
FSC Korea Outlines Plans for 2nd Phase of Capital Market Reforms
16/05/2025
H2 2025 reforms include the introduction of new products like tokenised securities and tighter oversight of corporate practices and trading activities.
Fintech / Regtech
FSC Korea Moves to Institutionalise Key Fintech Innovations
15/05/2025
The FSC will legalise select fintech services including trading platforms for unlisted stock and fractional investments.
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