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
AML / KYC
UAE Publishes New National Risk Assessment Report
01/05/2025
The report calls for stronger controls, improved due diligence, and enhanced coordination across regulated sectors.
Market Infrastructure
SEBI Extends Deadline for QSBs to Enable T+0 Settlement
30/04/2025
Qualified Stock Brokers have until 1 November 2025 to set up their systems to participate in optional T+0 settlement, instead of 1 May 2025.
Fintech / Regtech
Korean Authorities Mobilise After SK Telecom Hacking Incident
30/04/2025
Korea’s financial authorities have launched emergency measures to prevent identity theft and financial fraud, prompting a surge in consumer demand for account and loan blocking services.
ESG / Sustainability
SEBI Updates Requirements for ESG Rating Providers
30/04/2025
A new circular introduces flexibility in ESG rating withdrawals, streamlines disclosure requirements, and offers relief to newer ESG rating providers.
Fintech / Regtech
Central Banks Cautious but Committed in AI Adoption: BIS-IFC Report
30/04/2025
AI adoption remains limited to pilot projects in central banks as they focus on building governance frameworks and improving data practices.
Market Infrastructure
SEBI Tightens Timelines for Collection of Margins
29/04/2025
The new rules shorten the collection timeline for non-upfront margins to better align with the T+1 settlement cycle effective since January 2023.
Securities / Derivatives
SET to Extend Trading Hours for American and European DRs
29/04/2025
Investors will be able to trade depositary receipts during both day and night sessions. DRx instruments will be merged with their corresponding DRs.
ESG / Sustainability
ISSB Proposes Amendments to GHG Emissions Disclosure Standards
29/04/2025
The amendments offer relief for Scope 3 disclosures and flexibility for jurisdictional requirements, with a focus on reducing complexity for FIs.
AML / KYC
Bangladesh Probes 70 Individuals for Money Laundering Involving Dubai
29/04/2025
The individuals allegedly purchased properties in Dubai using laundered funds transferred through foreign banks.
Capital / Liquidity
FSC Korea Prepares to Increase Deposit Insurance Coverage Limit
29/04/2025
The FSC is preparing to double the deposit insurance coverage limit to KRW 100 million, with implementation expected sometime after September.
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