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
Cybersecurity
Singapore Mounts Largest Ever Cyber Operation in Response to Telco Threat
10/02/2026
Authorities led by the CSA and IMDA worked closely with the telcos to contain the threat posed by an APT actor, implement remediation measures and strengthen cyber defences.
Credit Risk
RBI Eases Lending Norms to Boost Credit for Small Businesses
10/02/2026
Banks can now extend collateral-free loans of up to INR 2 million to MSEs, and up to INR 2.5 million in select cases, to improve credit access.
Payments & Settlements
India, Malaysia Set to Launch Cross-border Payment Link
10/02/2026
India will link UPI with Malaysia’s PayNet network, easing cross-border payments for consumers, businesses and travellers.
Supervision & Enforcement
RBI Issues Draft Amendments to Ease NBFC Branch Openings
10/02/2026
The central bank plans to streamline branch expansion for NBFCs, allowing faster growth and reducing regulatory hurdles.
Trading & Investment
RBI Proposes Major Overhaul of Credit Derivatives Framework
10/02/2026
Draft rules aim to deepen corporate bond market by introducing new products, expanding user eligibility, and setting stricter guardrails.
Alternative Markets
SEBI Mandates AIFs to Report NAV Data to Depositories
09/02/2026
The new rules require all Alternative Investment Funds to upload NAV data to depository systems, aiming to boost transparency and operational efficiency.
Trading & Investment
RBI Streamlines FPI Debt Cap Under Voluntary Retention Route
09/02/2026
The RBI has merged VRR investment limits into the broader FPI debt ceilings, aiming to encourage long-term investments in government and corporate bonds.
Structural Regulation
OJK Indonesia Forms Capital Markets Task Force to Drive Reforms
09/02/2026
The regulator has unveiled a set of policy measures to raise free float requirements, improve disclosures, and enhance market oversight.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
RBI to Introduce Compensation Framework for Digital Payment Fraud
09/02/2026
The RBI plans a compensation framework for small-value digital frauds and will issue draft rules to tighten oversight of mis-selling and loan recovery agents.
Emerging Prudential Risks
RBI Adopts Risk-based Pricing for Deposit Insurance
09/02/2026
RBI will replace the flat-rate deposit insurance premium with a risk-based framework from April 2026, linking banks’ contributions to their risk profiles.
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