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
Structural Regulation
Indonesia’s OJK Issues Rules on Internal Controls for Securities Firms
24/07/2025
The rules outline stricter requirements for underwriters, brokers, and regional securities firms, focusing on due diligence and IT governance.
Sustainable Finance
Bursa Carbon Exchange Set to Host First Renewable Energy Auction
24/07/2025
BCX and UEM Lestra target November 2025 for pilot auction enabling transparent bidding for corporate green electricity contracts.
Sustainable Finance
Indonesia's OJK Releases Guidebook to Develop National Carbon Market
24/07/2025
The guidebook aims to educate the financial sector on carbon trading principles, mechanisms, and risks, including greenwashing and fraud.
Structural Regulation
Bangladesh Stockbrokers Push to Revise DSE Governance Structure
23/07/2025
Bangladesh stockbrokers are seeking reforms to the DSE’s board structure, citing political interference and weakened market oversight under the current framework.
Reporting & Disclosures
Capital Markets Malaysia Launches GHG Emissions Calculator for SMEs
23/07/2025
The free GHG emissions calculator will help SMEs measure and report Scope 1 and 2 emissions in line with global standards.
Credit Risk
Bangladesh May Inject BDT 300bn to Tackle Failing NBFIs, Islamic Banks
23/07/2025
As non-performing loans surge, Bangladesh Bank is planning to liquidate failing NBFIs and merge five troubled Islamic banks.
Data Privacy
Malaysia Plans Law to Mandate MyDigital ID Amid Low Uptake
23/07/2025
The legislation is expected to boost uptake beyond the current 2.8 million users and restore public confidence in the platform.
Payments & Settlements
Vietnam Officially Recognises E-Wallets as Standalone Payment Method
23/07/2025
Effective 1 July, e-wallets have been officially recognised as a valid form of payment, on par with bank accounts, cards, and cash.
Structural Regulation
US Presses Malaysia to Lift Foreign Ownership Caps in Banking Sector
23/07/2025
Analysts believe regional players such as China and Singapore are more likely to drive real investment activity than the US.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Launches Centralised Compliance Portal for Stockbrokers
23/07/2025
The centralised compliance platform will allow stock brokers to submit reports to a single exchange, reducing duplication and streamlining regulatory processes.
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