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
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Issues Five Preliminary Private Credit Bureau Licences
09/09/2025
The move is expected to transform lending practices, lower default rates, and expand access to credit for millions of people.
Securities / Derivatives
Indonesia’s OJK Stresses Transparency in Use of Public Offering Funds
09/09/2025
The OJK has called on listed companies to uphold transparency and accountability in managing proceeds from public offerings, as market activity grows more complex.
ESG / Sustainability
MAS-Led Green Investments Partnership Achieves US$510m First Close
09/09/2025
Backed by global and regional investors, the fund will channel capital into renewable energy, transport, and other green projects to accelerate Asia’s energy transition.
Capital / Liquidity
Philippines to Strengthen Oversight of NBFIs with New Framework
09/09/2025
The new framework will complement existing bank regulation and align with global best practices to better anticipate risks and preserve financial stability.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysian Parliament Passes New Law to Regulate Consumer Credit
09/09/2025
A Consumer Credit Commission will be established to regulate previously unmonitored services such as BNPL schemes and debt collection, strengthening consumer protection.
Securities / Derivatives
FSC Taiwan Offers Incentives to Attract Foreign Asset Managers
08/09/2025
The new measures include fast-track fund approvals and higher domestic investment caps for foreign firms that establish regional centres in Taiwan.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korean Lawmaker Proposes New Bill to Regulate Digital Assets
08/09/2025
The proposed bill introduces segmented authorisation system, stablecoin regulations, and domestic ICO framework.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX RegCo Proposes Streamlined Rules for ETF Market-Makers
08/09/2025
The proposal includes easing administrative requirements for ETF market-makers by scrapping notification and announcement obligations.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Mandates Online Submission of Internet, Mobile Banking Returns via CIMS
08/09/2025
Banks and payment entities must file monthly returns through RBI’s new CIMS from August 2025 onwards, with non-compliance attracting penalties.
AML / KYC
Vietnam Tightens Rules to Combat Terrorism Financing
08/09/2025
The regulations establish a broad inter-agency framework for freezing assets and sharing intelligence on suspicious transactions involving bank accounts, securities, and digital currencies.
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