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
SEBI Considers Proposals to Encourage Longer-Term Derivatives Contracts - Report
30/09/2025
SEBI is seeking views on the future of weekly F&O contracts, weighing a shift towards monthly expiries and tighter retail participation rules while aiming to boost cash market volumes.
Securities / Derivatives
ECB Engages Banks on Capital Rules Amid Indian CCP Dispute - Report
30/09/2025
The banks have suggested routing trades through Indian lenders to circumvent direct dealings with CCIL, while ECB works on a “joint approach” with Indian regulators to resolve the dispute.
ESG / Sustainability
Pakistan Opens Consultation on Expanded ESG Disclosure Guidelines
30/09/2025
Pakistan’s securities regulator has proposed additions to ESG disclosure rules, with mandatory reporting set after 2029, to align listed firms with climate goals.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea, Japan Investment Bodies Eye Stronger Capital Market Cooperation
30/09/2025
KOFIA and JITA agreed to cooperate on the development of asset management products, information sharing, and personnel exchange.
Fintech / Regtech
India Bank Transfer Data Exposed in Massive Cloud Leak
30/09/2025
Research by cybersecurity firm, UpGuard, discovered that more than 270,000 bank transfer documents were exposed online, revealing customer account numbers, contact details and transaction data.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea Launches Crypto Taskforce, New Law to Follow
29/09/2025
The ruling Democratic Party has set up a Digital Asset Task Force to fast-track stablecoin and crypto laws, aiming to boost consumer protection and strengthen financial oversight.
Market Infrastructure
RBI Allows Co-operative Banks to Invest in NABARD’s Shared Service Entity
29/09/2025
The RBI has allowed co-operative banks to invest up to 5% of their owned funds in NABARD’s SSE, exempting such investments from prudential caps and unlisted securities restrictions.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Malaysia Positions Digital Assets as a Key Pillar of Future Financial System
29/09/2025
SC Malaysia plans to liberalise crypto listings while tightening governance standards, as it works alongside policymakers to grow the digital asset market.
Singapore Banks, ABS to Develop Guidelines to Shield Seniors from Financial Abuse
29/09/2025
Singapore banks are stepping up training for front-line staff to spot signs of elderly customers being financially abused by family members.
Fintech / Regtech
Standard Chartered, CCIL and IFSCA to Open Dollar Clearing Facility in October
29/09/2025
The initiative, backed by IFSCA, aims to strengthen GIFT City’s role as India’s global financial hub by shifting all dollar clearing activities to a local, real-time settlement system.
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