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
SEBI Eases Reporting Rules for Stockbrokers to Cut Compliance Burden
24/03/2026
The regulator has scrapped mandatory demat account reporting and narrowed bank account disclosure rules for certain brokers, effective 17 April.
Capital / Liquidity
FSC Korea to Double Microfinance Supply in Inclusive Finance Overhaul
24/03/2026
The regulator unveiled expanded microfinance initiative and new loan products aimed at improving credit access for youth and vulnerable borrowers.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Approves Rules for Foreign Funds, AIFs and Governance
24/03/2026
SEBI has approved net cash settlement for foreign investors and a new conflict of interest framework for its officials.
Securities / Derivatives
Singapore Remuneration Practices Lack Transparency: NUS Study
24/03/2026
A study by NUS finds poor disclosure on executive bonus policies, particularly at family-influenced firms, despite new transparency rules.
Sanctions
US Charges Three in $2.5bn Scheme to Divert AI Tech to China
24/03/2026
The indictment alleges executives and a broker used a Southeast Asian firm to bypass export controls on high-performance computer servers.
Sanctions
US Treasury Issues Temporary Licence for Iranian Oil Cargoes
23/03/2026
OFAC is allowing sales of Iranian oil to proceed if already at sea, aiming to ease supply pressures while maintaining sanctions restrictions.
South Korea Names BIS Veteran Shin Hyun-song as Next BOK Governor
23/03/2026
The nomination of a BIS economist signals a focus on global experience and monetary stability amid rising inflation and economic uncertainty.
Enforcement
RBI Fines HSBC for Lapses in Unclaimed Deposit Compliance
23/03/2026
The penalty relates to the bank's failure to maintain a searchable database and assign reference numbers for unclaimed deposits.
Capital / Liquidity
India Revamps MSME Credit Guarantee Scheme to Boost Exports
23/03/2026
The revised scheme expands eligibility to the services sector, eases compliance, and introduces targeted incentives for export-oriented firms.
Capital / Liquidity
Ho Chi Minh City Targets Inward Remittances for Green, Tech Financing
23/03/2026
Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City plans to channel capital from inward remittances into green and technology financing through new financial products and investment funds.
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