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
Cryptocurrency
Japan's SBI and Rakuten Preparing to Introduce Crypto Investment Trusts
21/05/2026
SBI and Rakuten are developing bitcoin and ethereum investment trusts, with the FSA planning a new regulatory framework by 2028.
AI Risk & Governance
MAS, IBF Launch AI Talent Programme for Finance Sector
21/05/2026
The programme aims to build a pipeline of AI-proficient professionals by integrating industry projects and mentorship into university studies.
Structural Regulation
Malaysia Proposes Major Overhaul of LEAP Market
21/05/2026
Regulators are proposing to open the SME market to retail investors, while streamlining listing and graduation pathways for companies.
Operational Risk
India’s FinMin Mandates Austerity for State-Run Financial Institutions
21/05/2026
The finance ministry has ordered public sector banks and insurers to cut travel and switch to EVs, following a prime ministerial call for austerity.
Emerging Prudential Risks
RBI Scrutinises Overseas Investments After Outflows Double
20/05/2026
The central bank is questioning firms on the commercial substance of foreign investments after outflows surged to USD 27 billion.
Capital Adequacy
RBI Removes IFR Requirement for Commercial Banks
20/05/2026
The move allows banks maintaining market risk capital to discontinue the reserve and transfer existing balances, which can now be recognised as Tier 1 capital.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Proposes Easing Call Recording Rules for Research Analysts
20/05/2026
The proposal aims to reduce the compliance burden for interactions with institutional investors while retaining stricter safeguards for retail clients.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Singapore Court Rejects Banks’ Bid to Intervene in 1MDB Winding-Up Case
20/05/2026
A Singapore court has rejected attempts by Standard Chartered and BSI Bank to intervene in winding-up proceedings for 1MDB-linked firms, paving the way for new legal claims.
Credit Risk
Bangladesh Bank Relaxes Exposure Limits to Boost Credit Flow
20/05/2026
BB has suspended its tighter 2022 rules on loan concentration, citing the need to ease financing pressures on businesses and support international trade.
Climate Risk
Vietnam Finalises Supervisory Framework for Carbon Market
20/05/2026
The finance ministry has issued rules on transaction monitoring and reporting for the country's forthcoming domestic carbon credit exchange.
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