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
Vietnam Issues New Licensing Rules for Non-Bank Credit Institutions
30/01/2026
New circular tightens governance and capital requirements for non-bank credit institutions while clarifying licensing procedures and regulatory oversight to align with market practices.
ESG / Sustainability
RBI Defers Mandatory Climate Risk Disclosure for Banks
30/01/2026
The RBI has deferred plans to require banks to make climate-related risk disclosures, citing implementation challenges and data gaps.
Enforcement
BNM Penalises Two Banks, Two CSPs for AML/CFT Failures
30/01/2026
The penalties were issued for failure to promptly submit STRs and conduct required due diligence, BNM said in four separate notices.
AML / KYC
Thailand Suspends Multiple Officials in Crypto Mining Corruption Probe
30/01/2026
An anti-corruption investigation has been launched after officials at Thailand's state utility were implicated in a foreign-funded illegal Bitcoin mining syndicate.
Securities / Derivatives
MSCI Pauses Indonesia Index Adjustments, Citing 'Investability Issues'
29/01/2026
The index provider has suspended additions and reclassifications of Indonesian stocks after identifying investability issues, as IDX moves to address data transparency and investor confidence.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Plans Consolidation of Four State-Backed Asset Managers
29/01/2026
Taiwan’s government is moving to merge four asset management firms into a single USD 12 billion entity, aiming to address fragmentation, build scale and strengthen its financial sector.
Fintech / Regtech
BOT Seeks IMF, World Bank Support to Combat Digital Fraud
29/01/2026
The 2026 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings will discuss ways strengthen consumer protection and safeguard confidence in the financial system.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore Unveils Framework to Govern Autonomous AI Deployment
29/01/2026
Singapore has introduced a new Model AI Governance Framework for agentic AI, setting out principles to manage risks while reinforcing human accountability and international cooperation in AI oversight.
Capital / Liquidity
Thailand Mandates Reporting for Major Gold Traders to Ease Baht Pressure
29/01/2026
Thailand has introduced new rules requiring large gold dealers to report transaction data to the BOT, aiming to strengthen oversight of gold-related capital flows and curb pressure on the baht.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Proposes Easing Qualification Rules for Futures Industry Auditors
29/01/2026
The draft amendments would create a new pathway for professionals with CPA firm experience to become internal auditors, aiming to broaden the talent pool.
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