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
Securities / Derivatives
SGX Eyes Deeper Ties With HKEX, China to Expand Yuan Business
27/01/2026
SGX has signalled openness to closer collaboration with HKEX and mainland Chinese bourses, as it looks to strengthen offshore yuan trading and deepen regional market connectivity.
Securities / Derivatives
Singapore Starts Deploying S$5bn Equity Fund to Revive Local Market
27/01/2026
Funds have been allocated to selected asset managers to boost liquidity, revive interest in local stocks and strengthen the depth of the domestic equity market.
Enforcement
India’s Enforcement Directorate Arrest Two in BitConnect Fraud
27/01/2026
The two individuals were detained under the PMLA, and INR 21.7 billion in assets linked to the multi-layered BitConnect scheme were frozen.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI to Inject Over INR 2 Trillion Liquidity Into Banking System
26/01/2026
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.
Sanctions
US Signals Potential Tariff Rollbacks After India Reduces Russian Oil Imports
26/01/2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls the tariff a “huge success” in curbing imports, while criticising European allies’ approach.
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.
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.
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