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
Sustainable Finance
OJK Indonesia Launches Roadmaps for Derivatives and Sustainable Finance
16/04/2026
OJK has released two five-year plans to deepen market infrastructure, enhance investor protection, and boost ESG-linked financing.
Market Abuse
FSS Korea to Target API-Driven Crypto Market Manipulation
16/04/2026
FSS warned of rising unfair trading practices using automated systems and plans to increase market monitoring and targeted investigations.
Structural Regulation
Indian Banks, Brokers to Take Stakes in Sahamati Ahead of SRO Role
16/04/2026
The move aligns with the RBI's framework for creating a self-regulatory organisation for the Account Aggregator data-sharing network.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Korea Exchange Explores Move to T+1 Stock Settlement
16/04/2026
A joint team from KRX, KSD and KOFIA will visit New York and London to study the implementation and risk mitigation strategies of a shorter settlement cycle.
CBDCs
Bank of Korea to Develop Digital Currency-Based Index Insurance
16/04/2026
BOK and the Korea Insurance Institute will form a joint task force to create a proof-of-concept model for automated, smart contract-based payouts.
Cryptocurrency
Japanese Banks Report Cost, Speed Gains in XRP Pilot
15/04/2026
A pilot programme testing live remittance corridors found XRP-based payments were up to 60 percent cheaper and significantly faster than SWIFT.
Credit Risk
OJK Indonesia Amends Credit Reporting Rules for Subsidised Mortgages
15/04/2026
OJK raised the reporting threshold on its credit information system to help low-income individuals access subsidised housing loans.
Credit Risk
Indian Regulators Target Reporting Gaps in Surety Bonds, Private Credit
15/04/2026
Lenders have flagged data gaps in surety bonds and private credit as a major blind spot, prompting regulators to consider action to mitigate systemic risk.
AI Risk & Governance
RBI Official Outlines Principles for Responsible AI Adoption in Finance
15/04/2026
A top central bank official has called for human accountability and strong safeguards to manage the significant risks from AI adoption in finance.
Structural Regulation
NSE Secures Name for Coal Exchange, Licence Bid Next
15/04/2026
The stock exchange has received government approval for its proposed coal exchange name and will now seek an operational licence from the commodities regulator.
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