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
Sanctions
US Treasury Issues Temporary Licence for Iranian Oil Cargoes
23/03/2026
OFAC is allowing sales of Iranian oil to proceed if already at sea, aiming to ease supply pressures while maintaining sanctions restrictions.
South Korea Names BIS Veteran Shin Hyun-song as Next BOK Governor
23/03/2026
The nomination of a BIS economist signals a focus on global experience and monetary stability amid rising inflation and economic uncertainty.
Enforcement
RBI Fines HSBC for Lapses in Unclaimed Deposit Compliance
23/03/2026
The penalty relates to the bank's failure to maintain a searchable database and assign reference numbers for unclaimed deposits.
Capital / Liquidity
India Revamps MSME Credit Guarantee Scheme to Boost Exports
23/03/2026
The revised scheme expands eligibility to the services sector, eases compliance, and introduces targeted incentives for export-oriented firms.
Capital / Liquidity
Ho Chi Minh City Targets Inward Remittances for Green, Tech Financing
23/03/2026
Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City plans to channel capital from inward remittances into green and technology financing through new financial products and investment funds.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Releases AI Risk Management Toolkit for Financial Sector
23/03/2026
The comprehensive toolkit, developed with industry, provides detailed guidance and firm-specific examples for managing risks from traditional to agentic AI.
Securities / Derivatives
FSS Korea Orders Real Estate Trusts to Rein in Risk, Boost Accountability
23/03/2026
Regulator mandates preemptive provisions and warns against reckless growth ahead of new executive accountability rules taking effect in July.
AML / KYC
Bank of Thailand Mandates Stricter Checks on Large Cash Withdrawals
22/03/2026
Financial institutions will be required to conduct enhanced due diligence on cash withdrawals of THB 5 million or more from April 2026.
Market Infrastructure
Penang Sets Up Task Force to Develop International Financial Centre
20/03/2026
The Malaysian state seeks to position itself as a tech and finance hub. A white paper outlining regulatory and ecosystem proposals will be published later this year.
ESG / Sustainability
RBI Backs HDFC Bank Governance Despite Chairman’s Abrupt Exit
20/03/2026
The RBI said it sees no material concerns and approved an interim leadership plan after the part-time chairman resigned citing issues with “values and ethics”.
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