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 Hints at Rollback of 25% Tariff on India After Drop in Russian Oil Imports
26/01/2026
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signalled that Washington may remove the additional 25% tariff imposed on Indian goods linked to Russian oil purchases, citing a sharp decline in those imports and opening a potential pathway to ease trade tensions.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand to Finalise Rules for Crypto ETFs and Futures in 2026
26/01/2026
Thailand’s securities regulator is finalising rules covering crypto ETFs, custody standards and futures trading, formally recognising digital assets within capital markets.
Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia Launches New Futures to Broaden Market Access
26/01/2026
The exchange will introduce the smaller-sized FKLM contract on January 26 to lower entry barriers and broaden retail participation in Malaysia’s derivatives market.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX Plans Smaller Board Lots for Higher-Priced Stocks
26/01/2026
The exchange proposes reducing board lots to 10 units for stocks above SGD 10 and to one unit above SGD 100, following market review recommendations.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Updates CRR and SLR Reporting Rules Across Banks
26/01/2026
The central bank has amended statutory reserve reporting norms for lenders, aligning definitions and disclosures with recent legislative and regulatory changes while leaving core ratios unchanged.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI to Inject Over INR 2 trillion Liquidity into the Banking System
25/01/2026
The RBI has unveiled a suite of liquidity measures, including repo auctions, foreign exchange swaps and government bond purchases, to ease liquidity pressures and help stabilise financial conditions.
Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia Adds Corporate Governance Ratings to MyBURSA Platform
23/01/2026
The move gives investors direct access to governance assessments for listed companies, enhancing transparency and supporting more informed investment decisions.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia Expands MyDigital ID Testing to 18 Banks in Phase 2 Sandbox
23/01/2026
The government is pressing ahead with the phased rollout of its national digital identity system, as banks test real-time verification under tighter security and data protection standards.
Enforcement
Malaysia Reports Highest Scam Losses in 2025: Home Ministry
23/01/2026
The Home Ministry said enforcement, inter-agency cooperation and legal amendments are being strengthened as financial fraud continues to surge.
Enforcement
Singapore Court Charges Metals Exchange, Director Over Unlicensed Payment Services
23/01/2026
The court has charged the Singapore Precious Metals Exchange and its director over alleged unlicensed handling of overseas fund transfers.
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