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
Structural Regulation
Bangladesh to Revive Direct Listings and Mandate IPOs by Key Firms
03/09/2026
BSEC is overhauling listing rules, reintroducing direct listings after a 16-year hiatus and planning to compel 'public interest' firms to list.
Trade Based Money Laundering
Bangladesh to Form Inter-Agency Committee to Combat TBML
03/09/2026
The BFIU will bring regulators, law enforcement and 15 banks into a public-private committee to improve TBML risk analysis, information sharing and investigations.
Credit Risk
Bangladesh Bank Eases Loan Repayment Terms for Large Defaulters
03/09/2026
New policy support offers borrowers with loans over BDT 10 billion a repayment tenure of up to 15 years.
Structural Regulation
Indian Regulators Advance Framework for Dual Listings at GIFT City
03/09/2026
Rules are being finalised on key issues including public float, surveillance, and taxation for the scheme.
Structural Regulation
Bangladesh Unveils 'Mega Plan' to Overhaul Capital Market
03/09/2026
BSEC has announced ambitious reforms including T+1 settlement, AI-powered surveillance, and new mandatory listing rules for large companies.
Cryptocurrency
South Korea's Crypto Tax Faces Youth Backlash Over Fairness
02/09/2026
The tax is being decried as discriminatory by younger investors, who form a large part of the market, especially after a similar tax on stocks was cancelled.
Anti-Money Laundering
Singapore to Auction Assets from S$3bn Money Laundering Case
02/09/2026
Over 80 properties and 1,000 luxury items will be sold in phases starting this month, with all proceeds directed to the state's Consolidated Fund.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Bursa Malaysia Consults on Final Phase of Securities Dematerialisation
02/09/2026
The exchange seeks to create a fully scripless environment by removing physical jumbo certificates and enhancing the role of issuers and registrars.
Stablecoins
Singapore Consults on New Licensing Regime for Stablecoins
02/09/2026
The proposed framework introduces a new licence for single-currency stablecoin issuers and creates pathways for multi-jurisdictional and foreign-issued stablecoins.
Resolution & Recovery
Bangladesh Bank Lifts Withdrawal Caps for Merged Islamic Bank
02/09/2026
Sammilito Islami Bank has been directed to allow full depositor access and guarantee no "haircut" on profits to restore confidence.
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