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
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Proposes to Ease FEMA Rules on Cross-border Guarantees
20/08/2025
The RBI has proposed new FEMA rules to bring most cross-border guarantees under the automatic route, while mandating detailed reporting of all guarantees issued and invoked.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand’s BOI, SET Launch Initiative to Drive Multinational Listings
20/08/2025
The collaboration aims to promote listings, attract foreign investment, and support efficiency upgrades in key sectors.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Allows SRVA Holders to Invest Surplus Rupees in G-Secs
20/08/2025
RBI’s move expands the use of SRVAs, giving foreign banks a new channel to deploy surplus trade settlement funds.
Market Infrastructure
SEBI Extends Deadline for New Margin Pledge Framework
19/08/2025
SEBI has delayed the rollout of its new pledge-and-re-pledge margin framework to 10 October, giving intermediaries more time to upgrade systems and implement changes.
ESG / Sustainability
ADB Picks Three Cambodian Banks for Climate Programme
19/08/2025
The initiative aims to help participating banks develop practical financing solutions that drive low-carbon growth in Cambodia.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Considers Lowering Risk Weights for Auto Loans
19/08/2025
Auto loans face a 100 percent risk weight versus 35–50 percent for home loans. A cut could ease banks’ capital burden while making vehicle financing more affordable.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippine SEC Proposes New Rules to Streamline Securities Exemptions
19/08/2025
The SEC has drafted guidelines to clarify rules for exempt transactions, introducing a no-fee notice system to improve ease of doing business.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Greenlights Blockchain-based Sandbox Solution for MSME Financing
18/08/2025
The platform, developed by IBDIC and its partners, promises to expand affordable credit access for lower-tier MSMEs.
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Bank Proposes Major Overhaul of Banking Sector
18/08/2025
A draft amendment to the Bank Company Act seeks to cap family representation on boards, bar political figures and drastically ease foreign investment limits.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Vietnam Police Charge Hahalolo Founder in Crypto Fraud
18/08/2025
Nguyen Van Ha has been accused of masterminding the PaynetCoin scheme that allegedly defrauded thousands of investors in Vietnam and abroad.
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