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
Structural Regulation
FSC Korea Set to Expand Deposit Product Brokerage Pilot
18/04/2025
Pilot programmes for online deposit product comparison services will be expanded to include demand deposit accounts starting next month.
Trading & Investment
Taiwan Considers Doubling Size of Market Stabilisation Fund
18/04/2025
Taiwan is considering expanding the National Stabilisation Fund’s capacity from TWD 500 billion to TWD 1 trillion.
Credit Risk
RBI Releases New Consolidated Guidelines for Gold Loans
17/04/2025
The maximum permissible LTV ratio is 75% of the gold’s value. Any breach of the LTV limit for over 30 days will attract a 1% provisioning requirement.
Trading & Investment
NSE, MCX Seek SEBI Nod to Launch Electricity Derivatives
17/04/2025
The contracts will help electricity distribution companies and large power consumers hedge against price volatility.
Capital Adequacy
Bangladesh Regulator Removes Board of ICB Islamic Bank
17/04/2025
Bangladesh Bank has removed the board of ICB Islamic Bank, citing governance failures, and appointed one of its own senior officials to take charge.
Credit Risk
Vietnamese Banks Pledge to Offer Preferential Loan Rates
17/04/2025
Banks have committed to participating in a preferential interest rate credit package for the infrastructure and digital technology sectors.
Sustainable Finance
Thailand’s SEC Proposes Rule Updates for SRI Funds
17/04/2025
The new rules aim to curb greenwashing, tighten ESG investment standards, and improve transparency for investors.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Bangladesh Issues Arrest Warrant for Senior UK Politician
16/04/2025
Former UK Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq is wanted as part of a sweeping anti-corruption investigation.
Structural Regulation
India Proposes to Enhance Rules for Fast-Track Mergers
16/04/2025
The changes will allow fast-track mergers for certain unlisted companies and provide more flexibility for intra-group restructuring.
Structural Regulation
India: IFSCA Grants Transitional Relief for New Fund Manager Rules
16/04/2025
Fund managers with PPMs that expired before 19 February can re-file within three months at a reduced filing fee.
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