
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

Fintech / Regtech
RBI Consolidates E-Mandate Rules, Includes Cross-Border Payments
22/04/2026
The new framework standardises rules for recurring payments, introduces higher AFA-free limits for key financial products, and enhances consumer protection.

Enforcement
South Korean Court Jails 46 in Cross-Border Scam Ring Case
22/04/2026
The organised crime group, based in Cambodia and Thailand, defrauded around 110 victims of approximately KRW 9.4 billion.

ESG / Sustainability
Malaysia Launches ASEAN's First Circular Economy Certification for SMEs
22/04/2026
The government-backed initiative aims to help small businesses access green financing and meet stricter global ESG standards.

Securities / Derivatives
Private Credit Industry Debates Changes Amid Investor, Regulator Scrutiny
22/04/2026
Firms are considering longer lock-ups and flexible redemption caps as regulators across Asia Pacific seek greater disclosure.
Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia Launches National Programme to Boost Investor Literacy
22/04/2026
The initiative aims to train 550 individuals to encourage more informed and responsible retail participation in the capital market.

Capital / Liquidity
Malaysia Unveils New Guarantee Scheme, Eases Rules for MSMEs
22/04/2026
The government is providing enhanced credit guarantees and extending compliance deadlines to help small businesses navigate the global energy crisis.

Securities / Derivatives
India’s IFSCA Grants First GIFT City Registration to Family Office
22/04/2026
The approval for Poornam Asset Management comes after a multi-year delay that stalled applications from prominent Indian family offices.

India Proposes to Allow 100% Foreign Ownership of Pension Fund Managers
21/04/2026
The government plans to amend pension laws to allow full foreign ownership and separate the national pension trust from direct regulatory oversight.

Securities / Derivatives
India's MCX Gets SEBI Approval to Launch Coal Exchange
21/04/2026
MCX will invest up to INR 1 billion in the new venture, aiming to create a regulated platform for physical coal trading.

Securities / Derivatives
RBI Lifts Rupee NDF Curbs, Imposes New Related-Party Restrictions
21/04/2026
The RBI has withdrawn its early April ban on NDFs but barred banks from undertaking new INR derivative contracts with related parties.
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