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 [email protected]
Articles by Nithya Subramanian
Securities / Derivatives
India's NSE to Revise Derivatives Lot Sizes from 28 October
06/10/2025
The revised lot sizes will take effect for weekly and monthly contracts, beginning with the January 2026 expiry. Quarterly and half-yearly contracts will transition to the new sizes from 30 December 2025.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea’s FSS to Launch Consumer Protection Headquarters in Major Overhaul
06/10/2025
The elevated consumer protection arm is expected to unify complaint handling, dispute resolution, supervision, and inspection functions, while absorbing key bureaus overseeing planning, personnel, and sanctions.
Market Infrastructure
Vietnam Calls on Frankfurt Main Finance to Support Financial Centre
06/10/2025
The deal marks a key step in Da Nang’s plan to build a fintech-driven, globally connected financial hub under Vietnam’s national strategy.
Enforcement
Former REIT Manager Charged for Insider Trading, MAS Reveals
06/10/2025
Xie Jianfeng faces insider trading and deception charges under the Securities and Futures Act for trades made while privy to confidential financial results.
Trending
BNM Unveils 5-Year National Strategy to Strengthen Financial Literacy
06/10/2025
NS2.0 focuses on inclusivity, digitalisation, empowerment, collaboration, and accountability to enhance financial inclusion, digital readiness and transparency across society.
India’s PFRDA Proposes New Pension Schemes for Predictable Retirement Income
06/10/2025
The proposals mark a shift from a purely market-driven system to one offering assured elements and inflation protection for India’s growing retiree base.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore Enhances Anti-Scam Safeguards for High-value Transfers
05/10/2025
Seven major banks will apply enhanced fraud checks on accounts above SGD 50,000 to curb scams that rapidly drain customer accounts.
ESG / Sustainability
BSEC Proposes New Bond Rules to Boost Sustainable Finance
03/10/2025
The BSEC has proposed new bond categories, including Gender and Orange Bonds, while tightening reporting and governance standards and reducing issuance fees to attract sustainable investment.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan FSC Proposes Rules to Attract Foreign Finance Talent
03/10/2025
The draft amendment to qualification criteria for foreign financial professionals is part of Taiwan’s push to strengthen its role as an Asian asset management hub.
Securities / Derivatives
Vietnam Issues New Rules to Streamline IPO and Listing Reviews
03/10/2025
The new rules align IPO and stock listing reviews, aiming to cut delays, reduce overlap, and strengthen investor protection.
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