Nithya Subramanian

    image

    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

    image

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Vietnam, UAE to Launch Blockchain-based Digital Finance Framework

    20/06/2025

    Entities from both countries have signed a wide-ranging agreement to modernise payments, settlements and data capabilities in Vietnam.

    image

    Malaysia to Rollout National Certification Framework for Company Directors

    20/06/2025

    The Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia will launch a certification framework to professionalise board appointments and strengthen corporate governance.

    image

    Sanctions

    UK’s OFSI Warns Art and High Value Dealers of Sanctions Risks

    20/06/2025

    OFSI says it is “highly likely” that many high-value assets held in the UK by sanctioned persons have not yet been reported by art market participants and high-value dealers.

    image

    Capital / Liquidity

    Korean Regulators to Inspect Banks’ Lending Practices

    20/06/2025

    Regulators will conduct inspections at NH NongHyup Bank and SC First Bank, and rethink their push for longer-term mortgage loans.

    image

    Malaysia’s Retirement System Must Evolve, Says EPF Chief

    20/06/2025

    Malaysia’s retirement system needs to be inclusive, flexible, and better aligned with the realities of modern life, said the EPF Chief.

    image

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Decides on Expiry Days for Equity Derivatives Contracts

    19/06/2025

    SEBI assigned Tuesday as the expiry day for all weekly index derivatives contracts of the NSE and Thursday for BSE contracts.

    image

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI Probes Standard Chartered Over Derivatives Sales

    19/06/2025

    The RBI is reportedly concerned that some SME clients were not adequately informed of the risks associated with certain derivative products.

    image

    ESG / Sustainability

    BNM and SC Launch Climate Finance Innovation Lab

    19/06/2025

    CFIL is envisioned as a project incubator to help meet Malaysia’s climate goals, addressing challenges in securing financing.

    image

    Enforcement

    Pakistan Court Issues First-Ever Insider Trading Conviction

    19/06/2025

    A former banker misused material non-public information about his employer’s investment and disinvestment decisions for personal gain.

    image

    Enforcement

    Philippines Launches Complaint Centre for Victims of Abusive Online Lenders

    18/06/2025

    The SEC also revoked the licences for 401 lending and financing companies, part of a wider crackdown on illegal and predatory lending practices.

    JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER

    A daily selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team