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
India’s Economic Survey Calls for Coordinated Financial Sector Reforms
30/01/2026
The Survey has emphasised the need for regulatory consolidation, tax simplification and risk-focused oversight to deepen capital markets and reinforce financial stability.
Securities / Derivatives
Indonesia’s OJK Announces Measures to Meet MSCI Requirements
30/01/2026
The OJK outlines steps to strengthen transparency, governance, and shareholder disclosure in Indonesia’s capital markets, including free float rules and ultimate beneficial owner reporting.
Securities / Derivatives
India’s IEPFA Proposes Faster Refunds for Small Investor Claims
30/01/2026
The investor protection authority has floated rule changes to cut paperwork and timelines, including a 30-day turnaround for low-value claims.
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.
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