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
Fintech / Regtech
GIFT City Regulator Proposes Tough Cybersecurity Rules for MIIs
26/11/2025
The draft guidelines mandate strict cyber-resilience standards, including tighter controls, mandatory audits and rapid breach reporting for MIIs operating in GIFT City.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Moves to Open REITs and InvITs to Boost Liquidity
26/11/2025
SEBI is weighing a proposal to expand the pool of liquid mutual fund schemes in which REITs and InvITs can invest, while protecting investor interests.
AML / KYC
Singapore Widens Probe into Prince Group, Raids Car Leasing Firm
26/11/2025
Authorities have expanded a money-laundering investigation linked to Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi, targeting a local car-leasing firm in new raids and arrests.
Securities / Derivatives
Indonesia to Demutualise Stock Exchange to Boost Capital Market
26/11/2025
The proposal will transform IDX from a mutual-owned entity into a company, aiming to improve governance, promote product innovation, and deepen market liquidity.
Capital / Liquidity
Indian Government Revives Proposal to Merge State-Owned Insurers
26/11/2025
The government is reassessing the long-pending proposal as improved financials prompt a fresh push toward consolidating state-owned general insurers.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes Further Easing of Rules for 'Basic Services' Demat Accounts
26/11/2025
The consultation proposes revised valuation rules, quarterly eligibility checks and simpler consent mechanisms, aimed at reducing operational burdens.
AML / KYC
Thailand Political Elites Shield Scam Gangs, Says Anti-Corruption Chief
25/11/2025
Influential elites and officials are taking bribes to protect cyber-scam networks, undermining the government’s efforts to dismantle criminal operations, says the head of the ACT.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Governor: Proportionate Framework is Cornerstone of Financial Regulation
25/11/2025
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra outlined a risk-sensitive, hybrid regulatory framework, stressing financial stability as the central bank’s “north star".
AML / KYC
Thailand Bans Links in SMS and Email to Curb Online Scams
25/11/2025
Thailand has expanded its crackdown on digital fraud with a nationwide ban on links in official SMS and email messages, building on earlier financial and telecom rules.
Sanctions
Russian Oil Flowing into New Zealand Despite Sanctions: Report
25/11/2025
An investigation has found that fuel refined from Russian crude has entered New Zealand despite sanctions, exposing a loophole that allows banned oil to reach via a third country.
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