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
Market Infrastructure
India’s CCIL Seeks to Revise Default Fund Liability Rules
09/01/2026
CCIL has proposed capping clearing members’ default fund replenishment obligations at five times contributions over a rolling 30-day period.
Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia to Absorb Derivatives Levy Under New SC Fee Structure
08/01/2026
The exchange will pay a MYR 28 million fixed annual fee and absorb a new derivatives levy under a capped, multi-year agreement.
Enforcement
Cambodia Arrests, Extradites Prince Group’s Chen Zhi to China
08/01/2026
The extradition to China on Tuesday follows a months-long joint investigation, amid US charges and a wave of regional asset seizures and regulatory actions.
Japan Seeks Powers to Unwind Foreign Deals Deemed Security Risks
08/01/2026
Proposed amendments to Japan’s foreign investment screening regime would allow regulators to order divestments after transactions close.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Consults on Prudential Framework for Bank Dividends
08/01/2026
The prudential norms will link banks’ dividend payouts to profitability and capital strength, introduce graded payout caps, and tighten oversight of profit remittances.
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.
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