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
Malaysian Authorities Intensify 1MDB Asset Recovery Effort: Report
07/01/2026
The government plans to “fast track” civil suits against financial institutions, but will remain “flexible” on settlements.
Enforcement
Singapore Court Jails Director Over Scam-Linked Shell Companies
07/01/2026
A company director has been imprisoned and fined for registering shell firms that were used to fraudulently receive more than USD 210,000 in suspected criminal proceeds from a US-based company.
Capital / Liquidity
BNM Announces Additional Funds to Boost SME Financing
07/01/2026
BNM has announced an additional MYR 2.5 billion in funding to support SMEs,as part of efforts to widen access to credit, particularly for first-time borrowers and smaller firms.
Securities / Derivatives
India Considers Tax Exemption for Sovereign Wealth Funds’ Equity Gains
07/01/2026
The proposal to extend tax exemptions to equity investments by SWFs and other long-term funds is expected to revive foreign inflows, following sharp portfolio outflows from Indian markets in 2025.
Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia to Focus on Digital Strategy to Capture Young Investors
06/01/2026
The exchange is rolling out API services and a suite of low-cost, multi-asset products to attract the new generation of retail participants.
AML / KYC
India’s IFSCA Updates AML/CFT and KYC Framework in GIFT City
06/01/2026
The revised guidelines sharpen beneficial ownership thresholds, expanding digital KYC norms and reinforcing a risk-based compliance approach for entities operating in GIFT City and other IFSCs.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX Rebrands Equities Arm as SGX Stock Exchange
06/01/2026
The rebranding aligns with broader regulatory and industry initiatives to enhance liquidity, attract listings and strengthen Singapore’s position as an international financial centre.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Introduces Revised Framework for Related Party Lending
06/01/2026
RBI has set stricter norms for related-party loans, mandating board-approved credit risk policies, and introducing materiality thresholds to enhance governance and prudential controls in banks.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI to Bolster Tech Strategy for MIIs, Develops AI Cyber Safety Tool
05/01/2026
SEBI plans a long-term technology roadmap for MIIs and to develop an AI tool to assess cyber resilience.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Tightens Capital and Operational Norms for Merchant Bankers
05/01/2026
SEBI has set higher capital and liquid net worth requirements, capped underwriting exposure, and tightened disclosure norms for merchant bankers.
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