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
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.
Market Infrastructure
ISDA Proposes Reforms to Enhance CDS Determinations Process
15/05/2025
ISDA said a new governance committee will be established for the Credit Derivatives Determinations Committees.
Securities / Derivatives
TAIFEX Ramps Up Ant-Fraud Efforts in the Futures Market
15/05/2025
During the first month, 14 specialised brokers submitted anti-fraud governance plans and nearly 40 fraud cases were reported.
Fintech / Regtech
India Unveils Draft Rules for GIFT City TechFin and Ancillary Services
15/05/2025
The proposed framework seeks to streamline compliance processes, promote innovation, and enhance GIFT-IFSC’s appeal as a global financial hub.
Securities / Derivatives
India’s First RMBS Listed via Bidding Route
15/05/2025
LIC Housing Finance raised INR 10 billion through residential mortgage-backed securities listed on the NSE.
Market Infrastructure
India Consults on New ‘Global Access Framework’ for GIFT City
14/05/2025
The new framework will facilitate global market access to Indian financial products via regulated channels established within GIFT City.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI to Drop Proposal to Cap Intraday Derivatives Positions
14/05/2025
More than half the public comments opposed the intraday limits, arguing they would hurt legitimate market-making and disrupt liquidity.
Securities / Derivatives
NSE Gets SEBI Nod to Launch Electricity Derivatives: Report
14/05/2025
NSE has received an in-principle approval but the terms of the contract are still being discussed.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI to Allow IAs, RAs to Use Fund Units to Meet Deposit Requirements
14/05/2025
Allowing investment advisers and research analysts to use liquid mutual fund units is intended to provide flexibility and ease operational challenges.
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