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 Mandates AIFs to Report NAV Data to Depositories
09/02/2026
The new rules require all Alternative Investment Funds to upload NAV data to depository systems, aiming to boost transparency and operational efficiency.
Securities / Derivatives
RBI Streamlines FPI Debt Cap Under Voluntary Retention Route
09/02/2026
The RBI has merged VRR investment limits into the broader FPI debt ceilings, aiming to encourage long-term investments in government and corporate bonds.
Securities / Derivatives
OJK Indonesia Forms Capital Markets Task Force to Drive Reforms
09/02/2026
The regulator has unveiled a set of policy measures to raise free float requirements, improve disclosures, and enhance market oversight.
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.
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