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
Structural Regulation
Kalshi Blocks Indian Users Following Prediction Market Ban
30/06/2026
Kalshi has added India to its list of restricted jurisdictions after the government deemed prediction markets illegal under new online gaming laws.
KYC & CDD
Malaysia Consumer Group Urges Transparency in Bank Account Closures
30/06/2026
The PPS has called on FIs to provide clear explanations for sudden account closures, citing recent complaints from affected customers.
Payments & Settlements
Singapore Banks Launch Framework to Support Ageing Population
30/06/2026
Industry-led initiatives include wider cash access, streamlined estate processes, and new protocols for customers with cognitive decline in a first-for-Asia effort.
Structural Regulation
MAS Amends Adviser Rules for Global Listing Board
29/06/2026
MAS has updated its business conduct notice for corporate finance advisers, introducing specific due diligence provisions for a new category of internationally-listed products.
Trading & Investment
RBI Proposes Consolidated Rulebook for G-Sec Trading
29/06/2026
The RBI has released draft directions to streamline government securities trading, consolidate decades of rules, and expand market access.
Liquidity Risk
RBI Proposes Opening Term Money Market to NBFCs, Corporates
29/06/2026
The central has released draft directions aimed at deepening liquidity by expanding participation in the term money market.
Market Risk
RBI Finalises Rules to Expand India’s Credit Derivatives Market
29/06/2026
New directions introduce total return swaps and credit index derivatives, aiming to deepen the corporate bond market and expand risk management tools.
AI Risk & Governance
MAS to Launch Finance Institute to Scale AI and Tokenisation
29/06/2026
MAS will establish a new institute to accelerate technology adoption, providing industry toolkits, sandboxes, and a knowledge hub.
Payments & Settlements
Singapore Charts Path for 'PayNow Gen 2' Payments Overhaul
29/06/2026
MAS and ABS have announced QR code interoperability, streamlined online checkouts, and new business capabilities to future-proof the nation’s instant payments infrastructure.
Structural Regulation
Malaysia Overhauls Rules for Development Financial Institutions
29/06/2026
BNM has issued three new policy documents to enhance the governance, strategic planning, and performance measurement of development financial institutions.
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