Nithya Subramanian

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    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

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Thai SEC Redefines Private Funds as Institutional Investors

    06/05/2025

    Private funds are recognised as institutional investors without a requirement to “look through” to the qualifications of the underlying investors.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Singapore SIC Proposes Changes to Take-overs and Mergers Code

    06/05/2025

    The proposed changes will enhance the competitive process of M&A deals while improving disclosures to investors and shareholders.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SC Malaysia Proposes Framework for Tokenised Capital Market Products

    06/05/2025

    The proposed framework will allow licensed persons and RMOs to offer or deal in tokenised products issued through approved primary market platforms.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Bangladesh Bank Warns of Increasing Climate Related Financial Risks

    06/05/2025

    Bangladesh Bank released its first climate stress testing report, revealing that flood risks could result in capital shortfalls at banks.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    BOT to Set Strict Standards to Curb Cyber Fraud

    06/05/2025

    Banks and e-money firms will be liable for damages if they don’t adopt strict anti-fraud measures such as biometric verification.

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    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI Eases Rules for Stock Brokers to Operate in GIFT City

    06/05/2025

    Stock brokers will be able to carry out activities in GIFT City through a Separate Business Unit (SBU) without seeking SEBI’s approval.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Colombo Stock Exchange Launches GSS+ Bonds Framework

    06/05/2025

    The framework includes green, blue, social, sustainability, and other related instruments, such as sustainability-linked bonds.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    SEBI Consults on Framework for Orderly Exit of KYC Registration Agencies

    06/05/2025

    KRAs would be required to develop a Standard Operating Procedure to ensuring continuity of services in the event of voluntary exit or involuntary cessation of operations.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Vietnam Approves P2P Lending Trials in Fintech Sandbox

    06/05/2025

    The pilot establishes a regulatory testing ground for digital lending, credit scoring, and API-based data sharing. Foreign banks are excluded from participation.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    India Enhances Framework for GIFT City Bullion Market

    05/05/2025

    The IFSCA has extended the trading hours of IIBX, eased entry barriers for investors, and tightened due diligence rules for vault managers.

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