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
Market Infrastructure
SEBI Extends Cybersecurity Compliance Deadline Again
01/04/2025
SEBI has extended the deadline for REs to implement the cybersecurity framework until 30 June 2025, providing additional time for compliance.
Capital / Liquidity
MAS Proposes Refinements to RBC 2 Framework for Insurers
01/04/2025
The proposals include a counter-cyclical adjustment for equity investment risk and stricter criteria for capital instruments.
BNM Finalises Policy on Complaints Handling
01/04/2025
The policy document sets out requirements for firms to establish fair, effective and transparent complaints handling mechanisms.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes New Guidelines for Expiry Days of Equity Derivatives
01/04/2025
The proposed new guidelines aim to reduce concentration risk, improve market stability, and enhance investor protection.
Securities / Derivatives
SC Malaysia Updates Guidelines for Share Offerings by Unlisted Public Companies
01/04/2025
The guidelines address concerns over information quality, disclosure standards, and the offering of shares to retail investors.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thai SEC Files Criminal Complaints Against Crypto Firms OKX and XT.COM
31/03/2025
The SEC alleges that OKX and XT.COM promoted their platforms to Thai investors without proper authorisation, in violation of the Digital Asset Act.
AML / KYC
BNM Issues Policy Document for Improving Financial Inclusion
31/03/2025
The policy requires financial firms to provide basic, low-cost deposit accounts to consumers, especially those in unserved and underserved segments.
MAS Finalises Rule Changes to Improve Retail Client Safeguards
31/03/2025
Enhancements to pre and post-transaction safeguards for retail clients purchasing investment products will come into effect on 29 December 2025.
Capital / Liquidity
MAS Confirms Plans to Revise Rules for Exchanges and Clearing Houses
29/03/2025
MAS will tighten solvency requirements for capital market FMIs and require them to hold sufficient cash for recovery or orderly wind-down.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Updates Priority Sector Lending Rules to Boost Credit Flows
29/03/2025
RBI has raised loan limits for housing and renewable energy, expanded the definition of weaker sections, and set new targets for UCBs.
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