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
Cryptocurrency
Japan Passes Landmark Bill to Reclassify Crypto as Financial Products
17/07/2026
The new legislation paves the way for a significant tax reduction and potential spot crypto ETFs, while imposing stricter rules on market participants.
Cryptocurrency
Korea Unveils Blueprint for Introducing Spot Bitcoin ETFs
17/07/2026
Government-backed report outlines a roadmap for spot crypto ETFs, but highlights the need for legal reform, a futures market, and measures to tackle the 'kimchi premium'.
Anti-Money Laundering
MAS Sets New, Stricter Audit Rules for Payment Firms
17/07/2026
New guidelines introduce a mandatory end-to-end review of AML and technology risk controls for new licensees one year after they commence operations.
Structural Regulation
India’s GIFT City Seeks Approval to Become Global Commodities Hub
17/07/2026
The IFSCA has asked the finance ministry for legal changes to help it bring international commodity trading onshore from hubs like Dubai and Singapore.
Structural Regulation
BSEC Approves Draft Amendments to Ease Margin Loan Rules
17/07/2026
The securities regulator has approved draft rules proposing a unified loan ratio and relaxed security eligibility criteria to simplify leveraged trading.
Clearing & Post-Trade
SEBI Weighs Margin Waiver for EPI-Backed Cash Trades
16/07/2026
SEBI is evaluating a proposal to improve capital efficiency by waiving margin requirements on cash market buy transactions that are secured by Early Pay-In of securities.
Data Privacy
RBI Consults on Data Governance Framework for Banks
16/07/2026
The draft guidance mandates board-level oversight, a 'single source of truth', and stricter accountability for third-party data sharing.
Operational Risk
RBI Overhauls Bank Governance, Raising the Bar for Board Oversight
16/07/2026
The central bank is shifting from prescriptive rules to a principles-based framework, increasing director accountability and sharpening the focus on strategy and risk.
Structural Regulation
RBI Proposes One-Time Approval for Funds Acquiring Bank Stakes
16/07/2026
The central bank has issued draft rules to simplify the process for institutional investors acquiring major shareholdings in banks.
Credit Risk
Singapore Tightens Default Reporting for Crowdfunding Platforms
16/07/2026
MAS has amended its rules, requiring licenced securities-based crowdfunding operators to submit more detailed quarterly reports on past-due loans.
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