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
Securities / Derivatives
India’s NSE Shifts Derivatives Expiry to Mondays
07/03/2025
The NSE said that the expiry day for equity derivatives was shifted based on stakeholder feedback and international practices.
AML / KYC
EBA Consults on Technical Standards for AML Framework
07/03/2025
The proposed standards cover criteria for direct supervision, risk assessment methodology, CDD requirements, and enforcement measures.
Crypto / Digital Assets
MAS Grants MPI Licences to Units of Hex Trust, Matrixport
07/03/2025
Both Hex Trust and Matrixport received approval for their Singapore operations after receiving in-principle approvals last year.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Issues KPI Disclosure Standards for Offer Documents
06/03/2025
Issuer companies and merchant bankers need to disclose KPIs and operational metrics based on the new standards.
Sanctions
US Targets Houthis with New Sanctions, FTO Redesignation
06/03/2025
OFAC sanctioned seven high-ranking Houthi members a day after re-designating the group as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation.
Enforcement
FSS Korea Refers ‘Finfluencer’ Unfair Trading Case for Prosecution
06/03/2025
The finfluencer pre-purchased shares and sold them at inflated prices after issuing “buy” recommendations on a popular Telegram channel.
Enforcement
India Probes Paytm Over Foreign Exchange Rule Violations
05/03/2025
The Enforcement Directorate said Paytm didn’t file the necessary reports with the RBI for foreign investment in Singapore, among other violations.
Capital / Liquidity
India: IFSCA Eases Rules for Fund Managers in GIFT City
05/03/2025
The changes aim to reduce the compliance burden and increase flexibility for fund managers, while boosting investor confidence in GIFT City’s financial ecosystem.
Enforcement
Singapore Considers Punishing Scam Offences With Caning
04/03/2025
The government will expand its efforts against money mule activities in 2025 and consider prescribing caning as a punishment for certain scam-related offences.
AML / KYC
Singapore Concludes Review of Incident Involving Exposed NRIC Numbers
04/03/2025
A review panel found shortcomings by ACRA and MDDI and offered recommendations to prevent similar incidents from recurring.
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