
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

Credit Risk
Bangladesh Trade Finance NPLs Exceed 80pc at Some Banks, Study Finds
09/07/2026
BIBM study reveals severe asset quality deterioration in trade finance, prompting calls for urgent modernisation and stronger risk controls.

Anti-Money Laundering
Singapore to Consider Enhancements to AML Regime Following FATF Review
09/07/2026
The government will review financial penalties and beneficial ownership rules after the FATF highlighted areas for improvement in its latest assessment.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Malaysia Considers Bank Refunds, Caning in Cybercrime Law Review
09/07/2026
The government is studying tougher penalties for offenders and new compensation mechanisms for victims of online scams, including potential bank liability.

Payments & Settlements
Apple Reinstates Card Payments in India After 4yr Hiatus
09/07/2026
The move comes after Apple adapted its systems to comply with RBI’s rules on recurring payments and data handling.

Structural Regulation
Vietnam to Consolidate Equity Market on Single Exchange
09/07/2026
Vietnam's finance ministry has set a deadline for consolidating all listed equities onto a single exchange to improve oversight and reduce market fragmentation.

Payments & Settlements
RBI Probes Lenders Over ATM Cash Shortages
09/07/2026
The central bank is assessing banks’ cash inventories following widespread reports of ATMs running out of cash.

Capital Adequacy
New RBI Capital Rules Hit Trading Volumes at Indian Exchanges
09/07/2026
Implementation of rules curbing bank financing for brokers' proprietary trading has resulted in a sharp drop in turnover on commodity and stock exchanges.

Structural Regulation
South Korea Considers Chief Inclusive Finance Officer Role for FIs
08/07/2026
A new regulatory task force is exploring a CIFO mandate and safe harbour provisions to overhaul the nation's inclusive finance framework.

Structural Regulation
India: ICAI Pauses New Rules for Audit Firms, Global Networks
08/07/2026
The move follows intense lobbying from major global audit firms over concerns about mandatory data sharing, arm's length pricing, and increased compliance burdens.

Payments & Settlements
India, Indonesia Advance Cross-Border Payments and Digital Infrastructure
08/07/2026
The two nations have welcomed progress on linking their respective fast payment systems and using local currencies for trade settlement.
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