
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
Securities / Derivatives
SC Malaysia to Embed Corporate Governance in Capital Market Masterplan
22/01/2026
The regulator is sharpening its focus on board accountability, sustainability and market discipline as it reviews governance standards and recognises best practices across listed companies.

ESG / Sustainability
India’s IFSCA Proposes New Framework for Sustainable Finance at GIFT City
22/01/2026
The consultation paper seeks to deepen sustainable finance activity by widening eligible products and strengthening governance and disclosure standards.

Crypto / Digital Assets
Vietnam Begins Licensing of Crypto Exchanges Under Pilot Scheme
22/01/2026
The MOF has announced procedures for crypto exchanges, introducing strict capital, ownership and compliance requirements to bring the sector under formal regulation.

Securities / Derivatives
India’s IFSCA Proposes Framework for Algorithmic Trading at GIFT City
22/01/2026
The draft framework seeks to balance the benefits of algorithmic trading with safeguards against market disruption, manipulation and operational failures.

Securities / Derivatives
Singapore Asset Managers Brace for Rising Regulatory Demands
22/01/2026
Asset managers in Singapore may need to revamp internal processes and workflows to meet supervisory expectations, increasing compliance requirements across the industry.

Capital / Liquidity
Indian Banks to Seek RBI Nod for Longer Bulk Deposits
21/01/2026
Indian lenders plan to approach the RBI for permission to raise longer-tenor bulk deposits to manage funding costs and ease liquidity pressures.

Korea's FSS Warns PE Industry Over 'Asset-Stripping' Tactics
21/01/2026
Regulator signals "pinpoint inspections" and calls for social responsibility following high-profile controversies, vowing to restore market trust.

Korea to Overhaul Credit Rating System for Greater Financial Inclusion
21/01/2026
Task force to tackle credit score inflation and improve access to finance for 'thin-filers' and small businesses.

Capital / Liquidity
BOT Eases Foreign Income Repatriation Rules to Curb Baht’s Rally
21/01/2026
The relaxations allow residents greater flexibility to retain and use overseas earnings in foreign currency and support business cash-flow management.

Securities / Derivatives
India's AMFI Seeks Major Tax Overhaul in Budget Wish List
21/01/2026
The proposals include restoring indexation for debt funds, easing equity capital gains tax, and creating new tax-advantaged savings schemes.
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