
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

Sustainable Finance
Japanese Firms Enter Emissions Credit Market Ahead of Caps
19/04/2026
Around 110 companies are joining Japan’s J-Credit market ahead of mandatory emissions caps set to be introduced from autumn 2027.

Structural Regulation
South Korea to Ban 'Split Listings' in Bid to Tackle Market Discount
19/04/2026
New rules from July will prohibit subsidiary IPOs in principle, imposing strict new duties on boards to protect minority shareholders and address the "Korea Discount".

Tokenisation
Ripple, Kyobo Life to Pilot Tokenised Bond Settlement in Korea
18/04/2026
The strategic partnership aims to shorten the T+2 settlement cycle for government bonds using a blockchain-based custody platform.

Trading & Investment
RBI Currency Curbs Drive Foreign Investors from Indian Markets
17/04/2026
Recent foreign exchange restrictions by RBI have significantly increased hedging costs, prompting outflows from bonds and equities.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
SEBI and Telecom Regulator to Collaborate Against Securities Fraud
17/04/2026
India’s securities and telecom regulators will share real-time intelligence to proactively detect and disrupt financial scams and protect investors.

Trading & Investment
Japan Exchanges Consider Covered Call ETFs to Attract Global Investors
17/04/2026
The move aims to broaden product offerings and boost liquidity in the derivatives market as Japan competes for more international capital flows.

Cybersecurity
Vietnam Taps Australian Expertise for International Financial Centre
17/04/2026
The partnership aims to leverage Australian regtech and cybersecurity expertise to build a robust regulatory framework for Vietnam’s ambitious IFC project.

Structural Regulation
RBI Liberalises Branch Authorisation Rules for NBFCs
17/04/2026
The RBI has removed the prior approval requirement for most non-bank lenders to open new branches, aiming to improve the ease of doing business.

Malaysia Recovers 1MDB-Linked Artworks Amid Gaps in Fugitive Pursuit
17/04/2026
Four artworks valued at nearly USD 200,000 have been returned as part of ongoing recovery efforts, but alleged mastermind Jho Low remains absent from Interpol’s public list.

Trading & Investment
Osaka Exchange Lists New FX and Precious Metals Futures
17/04/2026
The new contracts aim to provide on-exchange currency hedging and offer retail investors easier access to gold and platinum markets.
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