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
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Singapore’s ABS Defends PayNow Name-Masking Amid User Concerns
10/06/2026
An anti-fraud measure to mask user names on Singapore’s real-time payment system has had unintended consequences, creating unfortunate and obscene words.
Data Privacy
Singapore Consults on Data Protection Rules for Generative AI
10/06/2026
New draft guidelines clarify rules on web scraping, user consent, and liability for firms developing or deploying AI systems.
Structural Regulation
Malaysia Directs State Funds to Back ‘Value Up’ Companies
10/06/2026
A new programme will see government-linked funds allocate capital to listed firms that improve governance, transparency and long-term value creation strategies.
Trading & Investment
SEBI, RBI to Launch Corporate Bond Derivatives Indices
10/06/2026
The two regulators are collaborating on new derivatives and a market-making framework to deepen the country’s corporate debt markets.
Payments & Settlements
Nepal and India Operationalise Cross-border P2P Payments
10/06/2026
The new facility enables direct P2P money transfers, building on an existing QR payment system and resolving previous technical and structural hurdles.
Clearing & Post-Trade
AMRO Offers Recommendations to Develop Market for Laos Government Bonds
09/06/2026
New report says Laos can develop its government bond market by modernising market infrastructure, adopting market-based pricing, and diversifying the investor base.
Anti-Money Laundering
Malaysia Orders Multi-Agency Crackdown on Illegal Foreign Businesses
09/06/2026
Financial regulators have been ordered to scrutinise e-commerce platforms and financial transactions for money laundering as part of a nationwide enforcement action.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Considers Common Stewardship Platform for Mutual Funds
09/06/2026
SEBI is expected to release a consultation paper on a platform to enable collective engagement by mutual funds on corporate governance issues.
Payments & Settlements
RBI Opens Forex Swap Windows for Deposits and Foreign Borrowings
09/06/2026
RBI has introduced two US dollar-rupee swap facilities and exempted certain deposits from reserve requirements to attract foreign currency inflows.
Structural Regulation
India Proposes VCC Framework to Bolster Fund Management in GIFT City
08/06/2026
Proposed legislation aims to introduce a corporate fund structure popular in global hubs like Singapore, offering greater flexibility and investor protection.
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