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
SEBI Proposes Easing of InvIT Distribution Rules for Road Projects
02/06/2026
The proposal would allow road-focused infrastructure trusts to add back certain debt-funded major maintenance expenses when calculating distributable cash flows.
Sustainable Finance
Cambodia Expands Sustainable Bond Framework to Attract Private Capital
02/06/2026
Cambodia’s securities regulator has launched new guidance for social and sustainability bonds, aiming to standardise issuance and combat greenwashing.
Alternative Markets
Korea's Sells Out Public Tranche of New National Growth Fund
02/06/2026
The retail portion of the state-backed fund sold out in a week, as the main fund approved new investments in AI, biotech, and batteries.
Structural Regulation
Thai Virtual Bank Licensees Take Divergent Paths to Launch
02/06/2026
SCB X is delaying its launch to late 2026, while the CP Group is navigating major corporate restructuring to meet a July target.
Cryptocurrency
Vietnam, Thailand to Deepen Capital Market Cooperation
02/06/2026
Regulators from both nations have agreed to share expertise on digital assets and gold derivatives, while finance ministries discussed adapting to the global minimum tax.
Sustainable Finance
India Amends CSR Rules to Permit Social Stock Exchange Funding
02/06/2026
Corporates can now channel up to 10 percent of their CSR budget into non-profit instruments, gaining an exemption from project impact assessment rules.
CBDCs
RBI Expands Digital Rupee Trials, Advances Cross-Border CBDC Links
02/06/2026
The RBI’s annual report outlines progress on digital payments initiatives, while also offering an update on bank frauds and efforts to enhance cyber resilience.
Cybersecurity
Japan Megabanks to Use OpenAI Model for Cyber Defence
01/06/2026
Japan's largest banks will get early access to a new AI model to find system vulnerabilities, following government-level talks on national security.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Singapore to Launch Cyber Command to Combat Financial Scams
01/06/2026
A new dedicated police unit will consolidate anti-scam and cybercrime capabilities to tackle rising online threats and protect financial assets.
Operational Risk
MAS Details Expectations for Fund Manager Risk Frameworks
01/06/2026
A new guidance on risk management for fund managers highlights weaknesses in governance, due diligence, and ongoing monitoring found during inspections.
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