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
Capital / Liquidity
Malaysia Launches Million Collateral-Free Financing for Chinese MSMEs
02/02/2026
The initiative, channelled through SME Bank and Bank Rakyat, was welcomed by industry groups as a targeted move to boost capital access.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia to Table AI Governance Bill to Boost Investor Confidence
02/02/2026
The bill is aimed at tackling deepfakes and AI-enabled scams while providing legal clarity to support responsible innovation, strengthen public trust and attract domestic and foreign investment.
Securities / Derivatives
India's Economic Survey Proposes Sweeping Financial Reforms, New Securities Code
02/02/2026
The Economic Survey, tabled in Parliament, calls for a new Securities Market Code, a corporate bond market overhaul, and cautious governance of AI in finance.
Securities / Derivatives
Laos Launches First Fund Management Firm to Stimulate Capital Markets
02/02/2026
The launch of first licensed fund management firm is expected to deepen Laos’ nascent capital market, broaden investment options and attract both domestic and foreign capital.
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.
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