
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

Capital / Liquidity
RBI Approves Emirates NBD's $3bn Takeover of RBL Bank
06/04/2026
The deal will reclassify RBL Bank as a foreign-owned subsidiary, with key regulatory relaxations and a cap on the acquirer's voting rights.

Enforcement
Singapore Charges Fourth Executive in Probe of Illicit Nvidia Chip Exports
06/04/2026
The case highlights growing US pressure on Southeast Asian hubs to enforce export controls on advanced technology destined for China.
AML / KYC
SC Malaysia, MCMC Ink Pact to Fight Investment Scams
06/04/2026
The regulators will use AI and enhance intelligence sharing to combat fraudulent schemes exploiting digital platforms.

Capital / Liquidity
India Passes Insolvency, Bankruptcy Reforms to Speed Up Resolutions
06/04/2026
The amendments aim to cut delays and align the nation's corporate insolvency framework with global standards to boost investor confidence.

AML / KYC
Bangladesh Bank Staff to be Charged Over Decade-Old Cyber Heist
30/03/2026
Investigators have identified nearly 70 suspects, including bank insiders, in the 2016 SWIFT network breach.

AML / KYC
RBI Releases Payments Vision 2028, Proposes Shared Fraud Liability
30/03/2026
The RBI plans to make beneficiary banks partly liable for fraud, review cross-border rules, and potentially bring major digital platforms under direct oversight.

Enforcement
Indian Authorities Arrest Suspect Linked to Myanmar Crypto Scam Ring
30/03/2026
The arrest of a key suspect in a human trafficking network forcing victims into crypto fraud highlights a growing challenge for regional financial crime enforcement.

Securities / Derivatives
RBI Mandates Global Identifiers for OTC Derivatives to Improve Transparency
30/03/2026
The RBI has consolidated rules on LEI, making them immediately mandatory for market access, with implementation of UTI to follow next year.

Capital / Liquidity
BNM Mandates Timelines for Loan Repayment Adjustments
30/03/2026
The central bank will require financial institutions to revise loan instalments within 60 days of rate changes, shortening it to 30 days in 2028.

Capital / Liquidity
RBI to Cap Bank Forex Positions, Prompting Pushback from Banks
30/03/2026
Lenders are urging the RBI to relax a new $100 million currency position cap, warning of forced unwinding and significant mark-to-market losses
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