
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

Trading & Investment
India's GIFT City Gets First Physical Gold Fund with Delivery Option
07/07/2026
The new fund, authorised by the IFSCA, offers a physical redemption option and aims to boost institutional participation on the IIBX.

Payments & Settlements
South Korea Launches 24-Hour FX Trading in Market Overhaul
07/07/2026
The move aims to improve foreign investor access, bolster the won's global status, and support the country's bid for developed-market index inclusion.

Structural Regulation
Malaysia Proposes Reforms on Corporate Governance, AI Oversight
07/07/2026
The SC is consulting on a shareholder litigation fund, tighter rules for family firms, and new board responsibilities for technology.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability
India Plans Major Overhaul of Insurance Sales to Curb Mis-selling
07/07/2026
The regulator is targeting commission structures and manipulative 'dark patterns', while introducing seller accountability to enhance consumer protection.

Credit Risk
Bangladesh Drafts Law to Create Distressed Asset Market
07/07/2026
The new framework seeks to establish a regulator and private asset management firms with powers to seize assets and take over companies.

Trading & Investment
SEBI Outlines Strategy to Achieve 10-fold Growth in Fund Investors
07/07/2026
SEBI is promoting new products, easing operational rules for fund managers, and pushing for wider digital distribution to significantly deepen market participation.

Resolution & Recovery
Bangladesh to Scrap Controversial Bank Resolution Clause
07/07/2026
The government will scrap a clause allowing former owners to reclaim failed banks after widespread criticism that it weakened accountability and could reward misconduct.

Payments & Settlements
India, Japan Advance Direct Rupee-Yen Trade Settlement Framework
07/07/2026
The move aims to reduce transaction costs and reliance on the US dollar for bilateral trade, building on existing regulatory frameworks in both nations.

Structural Regulation
Nepal Securities Regulator Gets New Chairman to Drive Reform
07/07/2026
Dr Gopal Prasad Bhatta has been appointed the new chairman of the SEBON, tasked with restoring confidence and clearing a significant backlog of initial public offerings.

Structural Regulation
SEBI Overhauls Framework for Handling Client Unpaid Securities
07/07/2026
The new rules introduce an auto-pledge mechanism and set firm deadlines for payment and the automatic release of securities.
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