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
Fintech / Regtech
South Korea to Pilot Tokenised Deposits for Government Spending
20/04/2026
The initiative will test programmable payments for operational expenses under a regulatory sandbox, expanding on an earlier subsidy pilot.
India Lists Banks Authorised for Bullion Imports, Easing Supply Uncertainty
20/04/2026
The new directive authorises 17 banks to import precious metals until March 2029, ending a temporary halt in shipments.
Securities / Derivatives
Malaysia Eyes Deeper Capital Market Ties with China
20/04/2026
Regulators and exchange representatives met with Chinese counterparts to accelerate capital market linkages, focusing on new investment flows and regulatory cooperation.
Crypto / Digital Assets
MAS Proposes Prudential Rules for Crypto on Permissionless Blockchains
20/04/2026
The regulator is consulting on a risk-sensitive approach that would allow certain permissionless cryptoassets to qualify for less punitive capital treatment.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Asks State Refiners to Curb Dollar Buying to Support Rupee
20/04/2026
The central bank has revived crisis-era measures, directing oil firms to use a special credit line to ease pressure on the currency.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Tether Launches Self-Custodial Wallet for End Users
20/04/2026
The stablecoin issuer is targeting financial inclusion with a new app that simplifies crypto transactions and gives users direct control over their assets.
AML / KYC
SEBI and FIU-IND Sign Pact to Fight Money Laundering
19/04/2026
The agreement establishes a formal framework for data sharing to strengthen the implementation of AML rules in the securities market.
ESG / Sustainability
Japanese Firms Enter Emissions Credit Market Ahead of Caps
19/04/2026
Around 110 companies are joining Japan’s J-Credit market ahead of mandatory emissions caps set to be introduced from autumn 2027.
Securities / Derivatives
South Korea to Ban 'Split Listings' in Bid to Tackle Market Discount
19/04/2026
New rules from July will prohibit subsidiary IPOs in principle, imposing strict new duties on boards to protect minority shareholders and address the "Korea Discount".
Crypto / Digital Assets
Ripple, Kyobo Life to Pilot Tokenised Bond Settlement in Korea
18/04/2026
The strategic partnership aims to shorten the T+2 settlement cycle for government bonds using a blockchain-based custody platform.
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