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
Capital / Liquidity
Korea to Expand Real Estate Loan Oversight to Online Investment and Lending Firms
15/07/2025
The move comes amid concerns that alternative lenders may be used to bypass the recently imposed mortgage cap for housing purchases in regulated areas.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippine SEC Sets Fixed Timelines for Processing Approvals
15/07/2025
Strict deadlines have been imposed for processing permits, licenses, and registrations, to streamline business processes and cut red tape.
Capital / Liquidity
India Mulls Granting New Bank Licenses to Power Growth
14/07/2025
India plans to allow large companies to start banks and ease foreign investment rules to strengthen the banking sector and support rapid economic growth.
Sanctions
Malaysia to Enforce Stricter Rules on Illegal Ship-to-Ship Oil Transfers
14/07/2025
Malaysia will start to curb illegal ship-to-ship oil transfers linked to sanctions evasion, including suspected Iranian shipments.
Securities / Derivatives
Bangladesh Bank Tightens Provisioning Rules for NBFI Investments
14/07/2025
Bangladesh Bank has mandated NBFIs to provision up to 100% for potential losses in shares, bonds, mutual funds, and subsidiaries to enhance transparency and curb hidden risks.
AML / KYC
India's IFSCA Proposes Video-Based KYC for NRIs from Select Countries
14/07/2025
Video-based customer identification will be allowed for specified NRIs subject to strict checks including address verification, IP restrictions, secure data handling, and mandatory audits to safeguard against fraud.
AML / KYC
BSP Proposes New Rules to Restrict Online Gambling Payments
14/07/2025
The BSP proposes controls on PSPs handling online gambling transactions, including biometric verification, daily spending caps, and responsible gambling policies.
Korea to Overhaul Retirement Pension System to Boost Returns
14/07/2025
Korea plans to allow private fund managers to compete for pension assets, enabling a shift away from low-return savings products and towards more diversified and higher-yield investments.
Capital / Liquidity
Indian Public Sector Banks Scrap Minimum Balance Requirement
14/07/2025
The move is expected to ease banking for low-income groups and help banks strengthen their base of low-cost deposits amid shifting funding trends.
ESG / Sustainability
Malaysia Gold Association Forms Shariah Board to Govern Metals Trading
12/07/2025
The new body, described as a world first, will set standards for products like bullion-backed sukuk and advise regulators to boost Malaysia’s Islamic finance status.
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