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 [email protected]
Articles by Nithya Subramanian
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Regulator Removes Board of ICB Islamic Bank
17/04/2025
Bangladesh Bank has removed the board of ICB Islamic Bank, citing governance failures, and appointed one of its own senior officials to take charge.
Capital / Liquidity
Vietnamese Banks Pledge to Offer Preferential Loan Rates
17/04/2025
Banks have committed to participating in a preferential interest rate credit package for the infrastructure and digital technology sectors.
ESG / Sustainability
Thailand’s SEC Proposes Rule Updates for SRI Funds
17/04/2025
The new rules aim to curb greenwashing, tighten ESG investment standards, and improve transparency for investors.
Enforcement
Bangladesh Issues Arrest Warrant for Senior UK Politician
16/04/2025
Former UK Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq is wanted as part of a sweeping anti-corruption investigation.
Market Infrastructure
India Proposes to Enhance Rules for Fast-Track Mergers
16/04/2025
The changes will allow fast-track mergers for certain unlisted companies and provide more flexibility for intra-group restructuring.
Securities / Derivatives
India: IFSCA Grants Transitional Relief for New Fund Manager Rules
16/04/2025
Fund managers with PPMs that expired before 19 February can re-file within three months at a reduced filing fee.
Fintech / Regtech
Korea to Relax Fintech Investment Rules for Financial Holding Companies
16/04/2025
The proposed amendments will loosen restrictions on investment by financial holding companies in fintech firms.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Apple Blocks 14 Crypto Exchanges from App Store in Korea
15/04/2025
The move comes weeks after a similar action by Google, in response to requests from KoFIU.
AML / KYC
Singapore Jails Man for Laundering Chinese Funds with USDT
15/04/2025
The scheme involved using cash from China-issued bank cards to purchase gold in Singapore which was subsequently converted to USDT.
Bangladesh Bank to Merge Several Weak Islamic Banks
15/04/2025
Central bank governor hinted at the introduction of a dedicated Islamic banking law and promised wider financial sector reforms.
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