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
Liquidity Risk
SEBI Proposes Broader Use of Intraday Borrowing for Mutual Funds
14/05/2026
SEBI is seeking to allow funds to use intraday credit for more than just redemptions, treating it as a key cash management tool.
Anti-Money Laundering
1MBD Fugitive Jho Low Seeking Seeking US Presidential Pardon
14/05/2026
The alleged mastermind of the 1MDB scandal has requested clemency from President Trump, but the head of Malaysia's task force insists he must face trial at home.
Structural Regulation
Bangladesh to Overhaul Tax Certificate Rule for Foreign Investors
14/05/2026
The central bank will scrap a rule requiring tax certificates after each share sale, a move aimed at boosting dwindling foreign investment.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Proposes Doubling Agri-Commodity Position Limits
14/05/2026
The regulator is also looking to ease commodity classification criteria and cap penalties for breaches in a bid to boost market liquidity and participation.
Supervision & Enforcement
Indonesia Gives Citizens Six Months to Repatriate Offshore Assets
14/05/2026
The finance minister has issued a firm deadline for repatriating overseas wealth, warning of legal action as he simultaneously shuts the door on future tax amnesties.
Anti-Money Laundering
India’s ED Arrests Ex-IDFC Bank Staff Involved in INR 6.45bn Fraud
14/05/2026
The former bank employees allegedly used a network of shell companies and forged documents to embezzle government funds in a major money laundering scheme.
Reporting & Disclosures
Bank Indonesia Upgrades ‘Green Calculator’ for Emissions Reporting
14/05/2026
The central bank has released an enhanced tool to help the banking sector measure carbon emissions, including Scope 3 for the first time.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Proposes Easing Investor Protection Fund Rules for Depositories
13/05/2026
The regulator is seeking to align the framework for depositories with that of stock exchanges, allowing the use of fund income for administrative expenses.
Resolution & Recovery
Bangladesh Bank to Reject SIBL Control Bid Amid Merger Push
13/05/2026
The central bank will reportedly reject a bid by former owners to reclaim a troubled bank, pressing ahead with a merger under a controversial new law.
Liquidity Risk
India Considers Tighter Forex Rules, Import Curbs to Defend Rupee
13/05/2026
Officials are reportedly discussing measures to shore up reserves, including potential changes to remittance and hedging rules, amid rising oil prices.
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