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
Crypto / Digital Assets
Pakistan Establishes New Regulator for Virtual Asset Market
11/07/2025
A newly formed regulator will license virtual asset providers, monitor compliance with AML laws, and support innovation through a regulatory sandbox framework.
Securities / Derivatives
India’s MCX Launches New Electricity Futures Contracts
11/07/2025
The new product offers a structured risk management tool for the power sector, industrial users, and investors.
AML / KYC
New Bill Filed to Modernise Bank Secrecy Law in Philippines
11/07/2025
The proposed legislation aims to give BSP power to probe deposits tied to unlawful activity but under strict conditions.
Enforcement
US Fines Semiconductor Supplier for Unlawful Exports to China
10/07/2025
The Commerce Department said the firm knowingly violated export controls by illegally shipping semiconductor components from the US to Huawei Technologies.
Securities / Derivatives
IDX to Launch Gold ETF in Q4 Pending Regulatory Green Light
10/07/2025
The new gold ETF will offer investors exposure to the precious metal through physical bullion or derivative contracts.
Securities / Derivatives
BSEC Extends Deadline for Brokerages to Install Tamper-Proof Software
10/07/2025
Brokerages will have to complete implementation by 31 August, as BSEC makes it clear that there will be no further extension.
Securities / Derivatives
RBI Consults on Novation Framework for OTC Derivatives
10/07/2025
The new framework aims to standardise practices, strengthen risk management, and enhance transparency in the OTC derivatives market.
ESG / Sustainability
MAS Sustainability Report Offers Update on Path to Net-Zero
10/07/2025
The report sets out MAS’ latest steps to align financial resilience with long-term climate and environmental goals.
Enforcement
Philippines Moving to Quickly Rein In Online Gambling
10/07/2025
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signaled support for tougher regulation and possible taxation of online gambling as lawmakers push for bans and stricter controls on e-wallets.
Fintech / Regtech
Taiwan Tightens Rules on Mobile Payment Tax Incentives
10/07/2025
Small-scale businesses in Taiwan risk losing tax incentives if they fail to properly implement and accept mobile payments, as authorities step up enforcement.
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