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
SEBI Proposes Framework for Gifting Mutual Fund Investments
25/03/2026
The regulator aims to boost financial inclusion with a proposal allowing investments via prepaid instruments, subject to strict AML checks.
Capital / Liquidity
India to Merge 'Bad Bank' Entities in Framework Overhaul
25/03/2026
The merger of NARCL and IDRCL will combine asset acquisition and resolution functions to improve efficiency in the country's stressed asset framework.
Capital / Liquidity
India's HDFC Bank Turmoil Tied to Credit Suisse AT1 Losses - Reports
25/03/2026
A mis-selling scandal involving Credit Suisse bonds has triggered a leadership crisis, executive firings, and a share price plunge at HDFC Bank.
Enforcement
Korea to Blacklist Borrowers Misusing Business Loans
25/03/2026
A new cross-sector registry will identify and ban offenders for up to five years to curb the use of business loans for property purchases.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Eases Reporting Rules for Stockbrokers to Cut Compliance Burden
24/03/2026
The regulator has scrapped mandatory demat account reporting and narrowed bank account disclosure rules for certain brokers, effective 17 April.
Capital / Liquidity
FSC Korea to Double Microfinance Supply in Inclusive Finance Overhaul
24/03/2026
The regulator unveiled expanded microfinance initiative and new loan products aimed at improving credit access for youth and vulnerable borrowers.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Approves Rules for Foreign Funds, AIFs and Governance
24/03/2026
SEBI has approved net cash settlement for foreign investors and a new conflict of interest framework for its officials.
Securities / Derivatives
Singapore Remuneration Practices Lack Transparency: NUS Study
24/03/2026
A study by NUS finds poor disclosure on executive bonus policies, particularly at family-influenced firms, despite new transparency rules.
Sanctions
US Charges Three in $2.5bn Scheme to Divert AI Tech to China
24/03/2026
The indictment alleges executives and a broker used a Southeast Asian firm to bypass export controls on high-performance computer servers.
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.
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