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
Malaysian Banking Sector Takes Effective Steps to Avert Scams: BNM
26/03/2025
The NFP has reduced the time taken to identify suspected fraud transactions by 75% and increased identification of mule accounts by 65%.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Eases Investment Rules for Category II AIFs
26/03/2025
SEBI is allowing Cat II AIFs more flexibility to invest in listed debt securities with a credit rating of ‘A’ or below.
AML / KYC
SEBI Relaxes Threshold for Granular Disclosures by FPIs
25/03/2025
SEBI has reduced the number of FPIs that are subject to granular disclosure requirements, to lower the regulatory burden.
Enforcement
Malaysia to Tighten Semiconductor Regulations Amid US Pressure
25/03/2025
The US has asked Malaysia to monitor every shipment containing Nvidia chips and ensure they are not diverted to China in violation of export controls.
Fintech / Regtech
Korea Allows Foreigners with Digital IDs to Open Bank Accounts
25/03/2025
Six banks will initially allow foreign nationals in Korea to use the mobile version of their foreigner registration cards to access financial services.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Tightens Social Media Advertising Rules for Intermediaries
25/03/2025
SEBI said that it has noticed a “rapid increase” in frauds related to the securities market on various social media platforms.
Market Infrastructure
Colombo Stock Exchange Partners with India’s NCDEX for Derivatives Trading
25/03/2025
The two will jointly bid for setting up a derivative exchange at the Colombo Port City, and also develop new products in Sri Lanka.
Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Relaunches Single Stock Futures
25/03/2025
Single stock futures contracts now have a lower contract size, lower margin requirement and higher position limits.
Fintech / Regtech
Taiwan FSC Issues Cyber & Audit Rules for Electronic Payment Firms
24/03/2025
The amendments mandate stricter internal audits and require large electronic payment institutions to establish dedicated cybersecurity units.
Capital / Liquidity
BOT Eases Mortgage Lending Rules to Boost Property Sector
24/03/2025
Until 30 June 2026, homebuyers will be allowed to take out loans of up to 100 percent of collateral value for certain homes.
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