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
Indonesia’s OJK Issues New Rules to Streamline Financing for MSMEs
17/09/2025
The regulation compels lenders to ease requirements, lower costs, and adopt digital tools to help MSMEs gain faster access to financing.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS to Promote Tokenisation, AI while Safeguarding Stability
17/09/2025
MAS will also back digital innovation and Asia’s low-carbon transition, while ensuring robust supervision in the financial system, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Releases Consolidated Regulations for Payment Aggregators
17/09/2025
The RBI has tightened oversight of digital payment platforms with a new framework that sets capital norms, stricter due diligence, and deadlines for authorisation of non-bank PAs.
Fintech / Regtech
Bangladesh Bank to Roll Out Unified Digital Payment System
17/09/2025
The interoperable platform will link banks, mobile wallets, and digital services, cutting cash-use costs and driving Bangladesh towards a cashless economy.
Capital / Liquidity
India Considers Allowing 100% Foreign Ownership of Insurers
17/09/2025
The Insurance Amendment Bill seeks to lift India’s FDI cap from 74% to 100%, alongside other changes aimed at boosting competition and protecting policyholders.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea Exchange Opens 4th International Office in New York
16/09/2025
The new office is expected to expand the exchange's presence and attract global investors.
Capital / Liquidity
Vietnam Banks Implement Stricter Capital Rules in Basel III Shift
16/09/2025
Vietnam has enforced tougher capital adequacy rules in line with Basel III, requiring banks to build stronger buffers to safeguard financial stability and resilience.
ESG / Sustainability
Alliance Finance Launches Sri Lanka’s First Social Bond on CSE
16/09/2025
The LKR 2 billion issue is aimed at funding projects that support MSMEs, rural entrepreneurs, and inclusive economic growth.
Capital / Liquidity
Vietnam Simplifies Procedures for Channelling Investment Into Startups
16/09/2025
Decision by the Ministry of Finance is expected to cut red tape and accelerate approvals to boost capital flows into innovative SMEs.
Capital / Liquidity
FSS Korea Urges Real Estate Trust Firms to Bolster Internal Controls
16/09/2025
Korea’s FSS has asked firms to set aside conservative provisions, strengthen liquidity, and tighten oversight after a review exposed weaknesses in the real estate sector.
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