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
Indonesia Allocates Funds Via State Banks to Develop Village Economies
05/09/2025
The Finance Ministry will channel IDR 16 trillion from its budget surplus to fund the Red and White Village Cooperatives programme.
Securities / Derivatives
India’s NCDEX Raises $88m Ahead of Equity Launch
05/09/2025
The fundraising comes as SEBI tightens oversight of India’s derivatives market, with NCDEX betting that its rural trading base can help expand participation in equities.
Fintech / Regtech
India's NPCI to Raise UPI Transaction Cap for Key Sectors
05/09/2025
NPCI has raised the transaction limits to meet the demand for high-value payments, such as capital markets, insurance and credit card payments.
ESG / Sustainability
UNEP FI Flags Gaps in Global Climate Risk Disclosures
05/09/2025
The UNEP FI Risk Centre report warns that while sustainability reporting frameworks are gaining traction worldwide, most company disclosures remain largely narrative, inconsistent and hard to compare.
Securities / Derivatives
Thai SEC Proposes New Regulatory Flexibility for SET Group
05/09/2025
The SEC has proposed allowing the SET Group greater flexibility to issue certain rules, including technical updates without prior approval.
Securities / Derivatives
AMFI Proposes New Retirement Plan to Address India's Pension Gap
05/09/2025
The mutual fund industry has pitched a US-style 401(k) plan, MF-VRA, to expand retirement coverage and channel long-term savings into the economy.
Fintech / Regtech
Cambodia to Launch FinTech Sandbox, Eyes P2P Lending Regulation
05/09/2025
The country's non-bank regulator is rolling out a new strategic plan to foster innovation in InsurTech and digital finance while strengthening consumer protection.
ESG / Sustainability
Thailand Eyes First Blue Bond with World Bank Support
04/09/2025
The planned bond issue would help fund projects to protect Thailand’s coastlines and drive sustainable growth, as investor demand for green and blue finance continues to climb.
Enforcement
Singapore Invokes OCHA in First Directive to Meta over Facebook Scam Ads
04/09/2025
The move marks Singapore’s first use of new online harm powers, targeting a surge in scams impersonating senior officials that cost victims SGD 126 million in H1 2025.
Crypto / Digital Assets
FSC Korea Imposes First Unfair Trading Penalty in Crypto Market
04/09/2025
The FSC has imposed its first fine on unfair virtual asset trading and referred suspects to prosecutors for market manipulation and fraud.
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