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
Taiwan Enacts Legal Reforms to Bolster Investor Protection
18/07/2025
Amendments to the investor protection law give the SFIPC greater authority to sue or remove company officials and clarify the use of the investor compensation fund.
Fintech / Regtech
BSP to Enhance Regulatory Framework for Digital-Centric Banks
18/07/2025
The Philippine central bank is drafting rules to assess digital adoption in traditional banks. AI risk guidelines are also in development.
Capital / Liquidity
SBV Proposes Bank Rating Rules to Align with Basel III
18/07/2025
The central bank proposed stricter asset quality metrics, incentives for early adoption of Basel capital standards, and a higher classification threshold for large banks.
RBI Proposes Rules to Standardise Closure of Old Export Bills
18/07/2025
The RBI aims to create a uniform process for banks to close long-pending shipping bills, reducing compliance burdens.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan to Continue Using State Fund to Support Stock Market
17/07/2025
The Ministry of Finance said the NSF will continue its market stabilisation mission due to continued US tariff uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and a weakening global outlook.
Enforcement
South Korea Set to Enact Law Changes Targeting Illegal Lending
17/07/2025
Starting 22 July, Korea will nullify loan contracts with annual interest rates exceeding 60% and those involving coercion or exploitation.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Rolling Out Four Pronged Responsible AI Adoption Strategy
17/07/2025
Chia Der Jiun unveiled a four-pronged strategy to promote responsible AI adoption in financial services, and said MAS has completed its Quantum Key Distribution sandbox trial
Securities / Derivatives
India Proposes Rules for GIFT City OTC Derivatives Market
17/07/2025
The draft framework to regulate OTC derivatives in GIFT City mandates central clearing, real-time reporting, and strict controls on contract issuance.
Capital / Liquidity
MAS Sets New Capital and Liquidity Rules for Market Infrastructure Firms
17/07/2025
The new rules require FMIs to comply with enhanced solvency and liquidity thresholds to reinforce operational continuity in stress scenarios.
Securities / Derivatives
Eurex Adds Korea to Equity Index Futures Lineup
17/07/2025
Eurex said it is currently the only derivatives exchange outside of Korea offering access to a Korean equity index.
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