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
Payments & Settlements
RBI Probes Lenders Over ATM Cash Shortages
09/07/2026
The central bank is assessing banks’ cash inventories following widespread reports of ATMs running out of cash.
Capital Adequacy
New RBI Capital Rules Hit Trading Volumes at Indian Exchanges
09/07/2026
Implementation of rules curbing bank financing for brokers' proprietary trading has resulted in a sharp drop in turnover on commodity and stock exchanges.
Structural Regulation
South Korea Considers Chief Inclusive Finance Officer Role for FIs
08/07/2026
A new regulatory task force is exploring a CIFO mandate and safe harbour provisions to overhaul the nation's inclusive finance framework.
Payments & Settlements
India, Indonesia Advance Cross-Border Payments and Digital Infrastructure
08/07/2026
The two nations have welcomed progress on linking their respective fast payment systems and using local currencies for trade settlement.
Structural Regulation
Dhaka Stock Exchange Proposes Overhaul of Delisting Framework
08/07/2026
The exchange has submitted proposals to the regulator for a new framework aimed at cleaning up the market and protecting investors.
Structural Regulation
MAS Consults on Protected Cell Company Framework for Insurance
08/07/2026
The proposed legislative framework aims to boost alternative risk transfer solutions by offering a more cost-effective and flexible corporate structure for captives, ILS and risk pools.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
European Court Clears Way for Nirav Modi's Extradition to India
08/07/2026
Fugitive Nirav Modi will be extradited to India, where he faces charges in connection with a multi-billion-dollar fraud and related money laundering cases.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
FSS Korea Flags Asset Managers for Inadequate Voting Practices
08/07/2026
Regulator found improving voting rates but criticises boilerplate disclosures and names specific firms needing governance and transparency improvements.
Trading & Investment
India's NSE Seeks Approval to Launch New Cross-currency Derivatives
08/07/2026
The exchange has asked the central bank for permission to list non-rupee currency pairs, following a collapse in trading volumes since 2024.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
MAS Bans Ex-AXA Representative for 10 Years for Cheating
07/07/2026
The prohibition order follows a criminal conviction for cheating an individual out of more than SGD 570,000 through fictitious investment schemes.
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