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
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
India and Nepal Launch UPI-NPI Link for Instant Remittances
10/06/2026
The new system connects India's UPI with Nepal's NPI, allowing instant, low-cost money transfers using just a mobile number.
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.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
PwC Review Finds IndusInd Bank Overstated Profit by INR 18.18bn
08/06/2026
A confidential review found manual accounting entries were used to offset trading losses, highlighting significant internal control and governance weaknesses.
Emerging Prudential Risks
India Considers Raising Bank Deposit Insurance Limit to INR 750,000
08/06/2026
The finance ministry has proposed increasing depositor protection to bolster financial stability amid concerns over the health of smaller co-operative lenders.
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