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
AML / KYC
RBI to Introduce Compensation Framework for Digital Payment Fraud
09/02/2026
The RBI plans a compensation framework for small-value digital frauds and will issue draft rules to tighten oversight of mis-selling and loan recovery agents.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Adopts Risk-based Pricing for Deposit Insurance
09/02/2026
RBI will replace the flat-rate deposit insurance premium with a risk-based framework from April 2026, linking banks’ contributions to their risk profiles.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes Easier Rules for REITs and InvITs to Boost Investment
09/02/2026
The proposals aim to enhance operational efficiency by allowing REITs and InvITs to access a wider range of investment options, increase flexibility in managing borrowings, and reduce compliance burdens.
ESG / Sustainability
WFE Sets Out Blueprint for Effective Sustainability Taxonomies
08/02/2026
The WFE proposes science-based, flexible, and interoperable frameworks that guide sustainable investment, support economic transition, and prevent greenwashing.
Enforcement
Malaysia’s Agrobank Loses MYR 203.8m in Major Online Fraud Case
06/02/2026
Authorities have arrested 47 individuals in connection with the fraud. Three have been formally charged while investigations continue.
Fintech / Regtech
Indonesia and South Korea to Launch Cross Border QR Payments in April
06/02/2026
The two central banks have also extended their bilateral currency swap agreement through 2031 to strengthen financial cooperation.
Securities / Derivatives
Vietnam Launches Corporate Governance Code Aligned with G20/OECD Standards
06/02/2026
The principles-based framework introduces a 'comply or explain' approach and deepens ESG integration to attract foreign investment.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI to Ease Stress-Test Norms for Commodity Derivatives
06/02/2026
SEBI has proposed lowering stress-testing thresholds for commodity derivatives and revising SGF coverage to focus on the default of the top three clearing members.
Enforcement
ASIC Steps Up Support for Investors Hit by Super Fund Collapses
06/02/2026
ASIC is expanding investor outreach, complaint pathways and compensation efforts as investigations into the First Guardian and Shield fund collapses continue.
Securities / Derivatives
Vietnam Eases Stock Market Access Rules for Foreign Investors
06/02/2026
Vietnam now allows foreign investors to place stock orders via global brokers, a reform aimed at boosting foreign inflows and aligning with international standards.
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