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
Market Infrastructure
EEX Group Welcomes First General Clearing Member from APAC
11/05/2025
The move expands the global footprint of EEX Group’s clearing arm, while enhancing access to international energy and commodity markets for APAC clients.
Capital / Liquidity
BNM Lowers Statutory Reserve Requirement for Banks
09/05/2025
BNM said the reduction is intended to enhance liquidity management and support financial intermediation.
AML / KYC
1MDB: Malaysia Seeks Extradition of Ex-Goldman Banker
09/05/2025
Malaysia has formally requested the US to extradite Tim Leissner, who pleaded guilty in 2018 to US charges linked to the 1MDB corruption scandal.
Market Infrastructure
RBI Working Group Proposes to Extend Call Money Market Hours
09/05/2025
A working group has proposed synchronising market repo and TREP timings, while not changing schedules for interest rate derivatives and FX markets.
Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Chinese Refinery, Port Operators Over Iran Oil Shipments
09/05/2025
New sanctions have been imposed on a Chinese refinery and three port operators, along with several companies, vessels, and captains.
ESG / Sustainability
Taiwan Stock Exchange Issues IFRS S2 Climate Disclosure Guidance
09/05/2025
The guidance will help listed companies align with global sustainability standards ahead of the 2026 compliance deadline.
Capital / Liquidity
Vietnam to Present Draft Law in May to Address Bad Debts
08/05/2025
Banks are currently facing legal and operational obstacles in recovering bad debts. The new law could help streamline recoveries.
ESG / Sustainability
Thai SEC Consults on Allowing Tokenised Carbon Credit Trading
08/05/2025
The SEC is seeking feedback on eligible products and requirements around business conduct and ongoing compliance.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Proposes Easing Vostro Account Investment Limits
08/05/2025
The RBI has proposed lifting investment caps on SRVAs to broaden participation in the framework and support rupee internationalisation.
Capital / Liquidity
FSC Approves Woori’s Acquisition of Tongyang, ABL Life Insurance
08/05/2025
The approval comes with strict conditions aimed at ensuring Woori strengthens its internal controls and maintains sound capital management.
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