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
Emerging Prudential Risks
Korean Lawmaker Moves to Tighten BOK Reporting Rules
03/02/2026
Proposed amendments would require the BOK to promptly submit analyses to the National Assembly when major currency, credit, or financial stability indicators shift sharply.
Sustainable Finance
Vietnam Taps Germany-backed Initiative to Advance Sustainability
03/02/2026
The SHIFT initiative focuses on strengthening the capacity of Vietnam’s financial institutions to design and deliver green finance products.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Clears NSE IPO After Nearly Nine-year Wait
02/02/2026
The regulator has granted NSE a no-objection certificate after years of scrutiny over governance lapses, co-location practices, and ownership concerns.
Credit Risk
Malaysia Launches New Industry Body for Credit Recovery Sector
02/02/2026
The association will set professional standards, promote ethical practices, and ensure licensed agencies operate within the regulatory framework.
Payments & Settlements
Korea Issues Guidelines on Offshore Bond Settlement via ICSDs
02/02/2026
New rules clarify scope, tax, and reporting obligations for local firms trading government bonds with foreign investors offshore ahead of WGBI inclusion.
Trading & Investment
Taiwan Promotes 'Asia Innovation Capital' Programme to Propel Markets
02/02/2026
The FSC aims to support strategic industries, enhance fundraising channels, attract foreign investment, and strengthen Taiwan’s role as a regional innovation financing hub.
Clearing & Post-Trade
SGX Consults on Shift to Omnibus Broker Custody Model
02/02/2026
SGX RegCo has proposed rule changes to allow wider use of broker custody accounts, aiming to align Singapore’s post-trade framework with global practices.
Structural Regulation
Malaysia Launches Million Collateral-Free Financing for Chinese MSMEs
02/02/2026
The initiative, channelled through SME Bank and Bank Rakyat, was welcomed by industry groups as a targeted move to boost capital access.
Structural Regulation
India Expands Market Access for EU Banks Under New FTA
02/02/2026
European banks will be allowed to open up to 15 branches in India over four years, alongside provisions permitting 100 percent FDI in insurance and 74 percent in banking services.
AI Risk & Governance
Malaysia to Table AI Governance Bill to Boost Investor Confidence
02/02/2026
The bill is aimed at tackling deepfakes and AI-enabled scams while providing legal clarity to support responsible innovation, strengthen public trust and attract domestic and foreign investment.
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