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
BSEC Refers IPO Scam to ACC, Imposes Travel Bans and Penalties
16/07/2025
The BSEC claim company officials colluded with auditors and financiers to fabricate capital and deceive investors ahead of the company’s 2019 stock market debut.
Sanctions
US Allows Nvidia to Resume Sales of H20 AI Chips to China
16/07/2025
After tighter export controls were announced in April, Nvidia has been "assured" by the US government that licences will be granted and it could start deliveries soon.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Clarifies Gold and Silver Pledge Rules for Agriculture, MSE Loans
15/07/2025
Voluntary use of precious metals as collateral will not affect priority sector lending status, said India's central bank.
Enforcement
Bangladesh Court Sends Former Janata Bank Chair to Jail in Loan Scam Case
15/07/2025
Economist Abul Barkat has been jailed as part of an ongoing investigation into embezzlement by the Anti-Corruption Commission.
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.
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