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
Supervision & Enforcement
Singapore Authorities Warn on Unlicensed Prediction Markets
24/04/2026
The warning comes as crypto-based platforms, blocked since 2024, see a surge in wagers on Singapore-related events, posing enforcement challenges.
Cybersecurity
India, Japan Scrutinise Anthropic’s ‘Mythos’ AI Model Over Cyber Risks
24/04/2026
Regulators from India, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and Korea are among those holding talks with banks amid fears the advanced AI could accelerate cyberattacks.
Tokenisation
OCBC Launches Tokenised Physical Gold Fund on Public Blockchains
24/04/2026
The token, a first for Southeast Asia, is issued under a framework involving three MAS-regulated entities to ensure institutional-grade governance.
Cryptocurrency
Pakistan Reverses Crypto Ban, Sets New Rules for Banks
24/04/2026
The SBP has permitted banks to service licensed crypto firms under a strict new framework for AML and operational risk.
South Korea Cracks Down on Misleading Investment Ads
23/04/2026
Regulators have fined dozens of advisory firms and launched a task force to overhaul advertising rules amid a surge in retail investing and marketing via social media.
Structural Regulation
MSCI Extends Indonesia Review, Keeps Index Curbs Amid Reforms
23/04/2026
The index provider will assess new ownership transparency and free float rules before lifting restrictions imposed over investability concerns.
Payments & Settlements
India, Korea Deepen Financial Ties with Regulatory, Payments Pacts
23/04/2026
The agreements include a regulatory MoU and a pact to integrate digital payment systems, aiming to boost investment and interoperability.
Clearing & Post-Trade
India's CCIL Seeks European Recognition to Ease Bond Trading
23/04/2026
The move follows a recent agreement between Indian and EU regulators, potentially lowering costs for European banks trading Indian debt.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
India’s Fraud Office Summons Auditors in IndusInd Probe
23/04/2026
The investigation into alleged INR 20 billion accounting irregularities now includes major auditors associated with the bank over the past decade.
Payments & Settlements
RBI Consolidates E-Mandate Rules, Includes Cross-Border Payments
22/04/2026
The new framework standardises rules for recurring payments, introduces higher AFA-free limits for key financial products, and enhances consumer protection.
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