
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

Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Malaysia MACC Eyes Over MYR 120m in 1MDB-Linked Artworks
11/05/2026
Malaysia's anti-corruption body is pursuing pieces by Monet and Picasso as part of a broader asset recovery that has already reclaimed MYR 31.3 billion.

Market Risk
Indonesia to Revive Dormant Stabilisation Fund to Support Bond Market
11/05/2026
The finance ministry will activate a dedicated fund to buy government bonds, aiming to curb capital outflows and support the currency.

Payments & Settlements
India, Vietnam to Link Payments, Deepen Central Bank Cooperation
11/05/2026
The two nations have signed key agreements on central bank cooperation and payments, as India pushes to update its trade deal with ASEAN.

Credit Risk
India Unveils INR 2.55tn Credit Scheme for Stressed Sectors
11/05/2026
The government will provide guarantees to lenders to support MSMEs and airlines facing liquidity challenges from the Middle East conflict.

Cybersecurity
Indian Banks Told to Prepare for ‘Mythos’ AI Cyber Threat
11/05/2026
India’s MOF has urged banks and insurers to strengthen cyber resilience against emerging AI threats targeting legacy systems.

Resolution & Recovery
Bangladesh Enacts New Deposit Protection Law to Promote Stability
11/05/2026
The new law doubles coverage to BDT 200,000, extends the scheme to non-bank financial institutions, and allows funds to be used in bank resolutions.

Structural Regulation
India Streamlines Process, Shortens Timeline for Foreign Investment Approvals
11/05/2026
The new paperless framework aims to streamline investment processing but extends the previous 10-week deadline and retains strict security checks for sensitive sectors.

Structural Regulation
Singapore Advances Bill for SGX-Nasdaq Dual Listing Framework
10/05/2026
The new framework will harmonise rules and allow for a single prospectus, aiming to boost Singapore’s competitiveness as a listing venue.

Operational Risk
SEBI Discontinues Broker Backup Trading Platform
09/05/2026
The platform was deemed redundant following significant improvements in brokers' technological resilience and was never used since its launch in October 2023.
Clearing & Post-Trade
India Plans Electronic Platform for Bond Forward Trades
08/05/2026
CCIL is developing a platform for bond forwards to improve transparency and risk management in the largely over-the-counter market.
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