
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

AI Risk & Governance
Singapore Banks Monitor AI Risks After ‘Mythos’ Concerns
29/04/2026
The ABS is coordinating with member banks to monitor emerging threats from advanced artificial intelligence models.

Clearing & Post-Trade
RBI Widens Reporting Net for Global Rupee Derivatives
29/04/2026
The RBI finalised rules requiring authorised dealer banks to report their related parties' global over-the-counter INR derivative trades to a central repository.
AI Risk & Governance
DBS Launches Enhanced SME GenAI Adoption Programme
29/04/2026
The initiative provides a structured framework and government support to help small and medium-sized enterprises integrate AI, aligning with Singapore's national strategy.

Credit Risk
South Korean Banks Urge India to Ease Lending Caps
28/04/2026
During a presidential visit, financial institutions highlighted that a 5 percent single-borrower exposure limit hampers their ability to compete with local players.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Singapore Court Approves Seatrium's Deferred Prosecution Deal
28/04/2026
The offshore and marine giant will pay a penalty and overhaul its compliance programme to resolve a long-running corruption probe linked to Brazil.

Credit Risk
RBI Finalises Basel III Credit Risk Capital Rules for Banks
28/04/2026
Effective 1 April 2027, the new credit risk rules ease key thresholds for banks while strengthening due diligence and risk-weight frameworks.

Credit Risk
RBI Finalises Expected Credit Loss Rules for Banks
28/04/2026
The new framework, effective from April 2027, moves to a forward-looking provisioning model while retaining the existing 90-day NPA norm.

Clearing & Post-Trade
SEBI Proposes New Rules for Handling Unpaid Client Securities
28/04/2026
SEBI has issued draft rules to streamline processes, clarify timelines, and provide flexibility for brokers handling client assets.

Payments & Settlements
US Confirms Dollar Swap Line Talks with Asian and Gulf Allies
28/04/2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said discussions are underway to provide dollar liquidity to allies, aiming to stabilise markets and reinforce the dollar’s international role.

Structural Regulation
NSE Revises Listing Framework for SME Emerge Platform
28/04/2026
The change includes proceeds from capital issuance in the Free Cash Flow to Equity calculation, aiming to align eligibility with SME funding realities.
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