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
ESG / Sustainability
Vietnam Taps Germany-backed Initiative to Advance Sustainability
03/02/2026
The SHIFT initiative focuses on strengthening the capacity of Vietnam’s financial institutions to design and deliver green finance products.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Clears NSE IPO After Nearly Nine-year Wait
02/02/2026
The regulator has granted NSE a no-objection certificate after years of scrutiny over governance lapses, co-location practices, and ownership concerns.
Malaysia Launches New Industry Body for Credit Recovery Sector
02/02/2026
The association will set professional standards, promote ethical practices, and ensure licensed agencies operate within the regulatory framework.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea Issues Guidelines on Offshore Bond Settlement via ICSDs
02/02/2026
New rules clarify scope, tax, and reporting obligations for local firms trading government bonds with foreign investors offshore ahead of WGBI inclusion.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Promotes 'Asia Innovation Capital' Programme to Propel Markets
02/02/2026
The FSC aims to support strategic industries, enhance fundraising channels, attract foreign investment, and strengthen Taiwan’s role as a regional innovation financing hub.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX Consults on Shift to Omnibus Broker Custody Model
02/02/2026
SGX RegCo has proposed rule changes to allow wider use of broker custody accounts, aiming to align Singapore’s post-trade framework with global practices.
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.
Capital / Liquidity
India Expands Market Access for EU Banks Under New FTA
02/02/2026
European banks will be allowed to open up to 15 branches in India over four years, alongside provisions permitting 100 percent FDI in insurance and 74 percent in banking services.
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.
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