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
Sustainable Finance
Malaysia Rolls Out Sustainable Islamic Repo Framework
30/07/2025
The move is expected to drive innovation, liquidity, and sustainable growth in the country’s Islamic finance ecosystem.
Trading & Investment
KRX Amends Rules to Increase Flexibility in Market Maker Reassignment
30/07/2025
The derivatives market guidelines have been amended to allow immediate reassignment of market makers during contract suspensions, aiming to reduce liquidity gaps.
Credit Risk
Korea’s Financial Sector Steps Up Oversight of Business Loans
30/07/2025
Korean regulators and financial institutions have agreed to strict monitoring of small business loans and warned of further action if housing markets overheat again.
Credit Risk
Bangladesh Bank Unveils Rules to Tackle Wilful Defaulters
30/07/2025
A new directive requires non-bank financial institutions to publicly name wilful defaulters and bar them from future loans or board roles.
Stablecoins
Korean Card Companies Race to Secure Role in Stablecoin Future
30/07/2025
Card firms are forming a task force, filing trademarks and engaging with regulators to ensure their participation in the emerging digital currency ecosystem.
Sustainable Finance
SC Malaysia: Sustainability to Anchor New Capital Market Masterplan
30/07/2025
The focus of CMP4 will be on mobilising capital for energy transition, climate adaptation, and resilience in alignment with national and ASEAN-level climate goals.
Structural Regulation
Malaysia Moves Forward with Plans for Penang Financial Centre
30/07/2025
The proposed PIFC, currently under discussion with regulators, aims to drive long-term economic growth, with facilities for fund management and fintech.
Capital Adequacy
RBI Proposes to Update Regulatory Framework for Co-operative Banks
29/07/2025
The draft guidelines propose replacing legacy frameworks with harmonised eligibility criteria and tiered categorisation.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Vietnam Launches New Blockchain Based Data Infrastructure
29/07/2025
The National Data Center has unveiled NDAChain, a permissioned blockchain platform to secure digital ID, data verification, and public–private digital services.
Emerging Prudential Risks
BCBS Paper Maps Out Path to Stronger Bank Supervision
29/07/2025
The paper identifies key drivers of supervisory effectiveness, including risk-based oversight, early intervention, and better use of technology to ensure banks address vulnerabilities promptly.
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