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
Operational Risk
RBI Mandates Disclosure of Deposit Insurance Premiums by Banks
18/03/2026
Banks must now report timely payment of DICGC premiums and disclose arrears under new RBI rules aligned with the risk-based premium framework.
Structural Regulation
India's Audit Regulators to Create New Coordination Framework
18/03/2026
The move follows public friction and aims to improve audit quality, clarify enforcement roles, and streamline information sharing between the bodies.
Trading & Investment
India’s NSE Launches New Gold Futures to Boost Retail Trading
18/03/2026
The new 10-gram gold futures contract is aimed at attracting small traders to the futures markets, which have been dominated by larger institutional players.
Structural Regulation
India’s IFSCA Proposes Rule Changes for Credit Rating Agencies
17/03/2026
The new consultation paper outlines stricter withdrawal protocols, enhanced record-keeping mandates, and transparency requirements for private and unsolicited ratings within GIFT City.
Alternative Markets
Malaysia Boosts SME Crowdfunding with New Incentives, Funding
17/03/2026
The country’s co-investment fund receives a MYR 50 million allocation for 2026 and launches new incentives to attract VC/PE-led deals.
Cloud & Infrastructure
India’s IFSCA Approves Revamped FinTech Sandbox Framework
17/03/2026
New framework expands eligibility, clarifies testing scope with distinct innovation and regulatory sandboxes, and streamlines the application process for GIFT City.
Market Abuse
South Korea to Expand Special Police Powers to Speed Up Stock Probes
17/03/2026
The FSC and FSS propose broader fast-track investigations and oversight reforms to speed enforcement against unfair trading.
Clearing & Post-Trade
SEBI Eases Ease Stress Test Norms for Commodity Derivatives
17/03/2026
The regulator has revises stress-testing assumptions and SGF coverage rules to align with global standards and reduce excessive capital requirements in the commodity derivatives segment.
Capital Adequacy
MAS Revises Valuation and Capital Rules for Insurance Sector
17/03/2026
The amendments introduce detailed criteria for infrastructure investments, new credit-spread factors and updated market-risk calculations across insurers and insurance-led financial holding groups.
Sustainable Finance
Sri Lanka’s DFCC Bank Secures Global Listings for Blue Bonds
17/03/2026
DFCC Bank’s inaugural USD 10 million blue bond has been listed on LuxSE and NSE IX, gaining international credibility and access to large investors.
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