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
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI to Permit Net Settlement for FPI Cash Market Trades
27/04/2026
The move is designed to reduce funding costs and operational inefficiencies for foreign investors, with a December 2026 implementation deadline.
Fintech / Regtech
Japan Launches Task Force to Tackle AI Cyber Risks in Finance
27/04/2026
The joint public-private group will address "unprecedented" threats to the financial system following global security concerns over Anthropic's powerful 'Mythos' AI model.
Fintech / Regtech
India FinMin Urges Banks to Coordinate AI Defences
27/04/2026
The MOF has ordered banks to establish a real-time threat intelligence sharing mechanism and a coordinated response to counter "unprecedented" AI-driven cyber risks.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes New Broker Net Worth Rules Tied to Client Base
27/04/2026
The proposed framework moves away from client cash balances, linking capital requirements to the number of active clients and funds handled to create a stronger financial buffer.
Securities / Derivatives
India’s CCIL Must Leverage AI for Pre-emptive Risk Management: Officials
27/04/2026
Senior officials have outlined a new strategic direction for the CCP, focusing on AI-driven surveillance, global expansion, and managing new forms of systemic risk.
Capital / Liquidity
Vietnam Introduces Code to Curb Aggressive Debt Collection
27/04/2026
The VNBA has introduced a mandatory code of conduct for its members, setting clear boundaries on debt recovery practices and prohibiting harassment and intimidation.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Opens Centralised Payment System to Fintechs
27/04/2026
The RBI has granted a private fintech firm, Pay Point, direct membership to its core payment systems, signalling a significant structural shift.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand SEC to Ease Licensing Rules for Crypto Derivatives
26/04/2026
The SEC is consulting on rules allowing digital asset firms to offer derivatives without creating new legal entities, while strengthening oversight and conflict-of-interest controls.
AML / KYC
RBI Orders Banks to Compensate Cyber Fraud Victim
26/04/2026
The order follows an INR 229 million "digital arrest" scam, highlighting bank liability for inadequate monitoring of mule accounts used by fraudsters.
Fintech / Regtech
Taiwan Launches Sovereign AI Project for Financial Sector
25/04/2026
A consortium of 16 financial institutions, backed by FSC, will develop a large language model trained on local laws to reduce reliance on foreign technology.
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