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
Securities / Derivatives
Avanda Launches Singapore Fund Under MAS Programme
16/10/2025
The Singapore Discovery Fund becomes the second fund rolled out under MAS’s market development initiative, aims to revitalise the local equity market.
Enforcement
Singapore Court Jails Company Director in S$25m Luxury Goods Fraud
15/10/2025
Pi Jiapeng was jailed for fraudulent trading, breach of director’s duties, and money laundering, a conviction that follows the 14-year sentence handed to his wife and co-conspirator.
ESG / Sustainability
SC Malaysia Pushes Market-Based Financing for Climate Adaptation
15/10/2025
The SC highlighted that market-based financing is essential to scale climate adaptation and resilience across Malaysia’s economy.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia Launches First Industry-Wide Skills Platform for Financial Sector
15/10/2025
The digital platform benchmarks workforce capabilities and accelerates upskilling across Malaysia’s financial sector in line with national talent goals.
Capital / Liquidity
MAS Proposes Tighter Oversight of Banks’ Related Party Transactions
15/10/2025
New consultation proposes stricter definitions, exposure limits, and reporting requirements to curb conflicts of interest and enhance governance in banks.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Allows Rupee Lending to Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
15/10/2025
The move to permit rupee lending across borders underscores a push to enhance regional financial integration and reduce dollar dependence in South Asia.
Market Infrastructure
Indonesia Mulls Transforming Bali into Regional Financial Hub
14/10/2025
The Indonesian government plans to transform Bali into a regional financial hub, combining tax incentives and lifestyle advantages in an effort to rival Singapore and Dubai.
Fintech / Regtech
Bangladesh Bank Payment System Roll Out Looms
14/10/2025
The new system will link bank accounts, mobile wallets, and PSPs, allowing real-time fund transfers nationwide through the national payment switch.
ESG / Sustainability
India’s IFSCA Sets Norms for Appointing Independent Directors at MIIs
14/10/2025
The new framework requires PIDs to have expertise across capital markets, mandates regulator approval for all appointments, and introduces annual performance reviews.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Allows Exporters to Hold Foreign Currency Accounts in IFSCs
14/10/2025
The amendment also clarifies timelines for repatriation of export proceeds and formally brings IFSCs under the FEMA framework.
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