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
Securities / Derivatives
India’s IFSCA Proposes Market Abuse Regulations for GIFT City Firms
09/03/2026
The IFSCA has proposed new regulations to prohibit insider trading, market manipulation and other abusive practices in IFSC securities markets.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Launches Voluntary Debit Freeze Facility for Mutual Fund Investors
09/03/2026
SEBI introduces a voluntary debit freeze for MF folios, allowing investors to block unauthorised withdrawals, enhance security, and maintain control over inflows and long-term holdings.
Sanctions
US Grants India 30-Day Waiver to Import Sanctioned Russian Oil
09/03/2026
US Treasury allowing Indian refiners to buy stranded Russian crude for 30 days to ease supply disruptions from Middle East tensions and stabilise global oil prices.
AML / KYC
RBI Consults on Compensation Framework for Digital Payment Fraud
09/03/2026
RBI proposes draft guidelines for digital fraud compensation, offering one-time reimbursement up to INR 25,000, shared bank liability, and requiring customers to report fraud within five days.
Securities / Derivatives
MAS to Review Corporate Governance Code to Boost Value Creation
09/03/2026
MAS proposes updates to Singapore’s corporate governance code to strengthen board oversight, improve investor engagement and support sustainable shareholder value creation.
Market Infrastructure
MAS Proposes Overhaul of Operational and Third-Party Risk Frameworks
09/03/2026
New consultations aim to expand oversight to all third-party arrangements and enhance public disclosures for systemically important institutions.
Securities / Derivatives
KRX Weighs Delaying Trading-hours Reform After Industry Pushback
08/03/2026
Korea Exchange is considering postponing the planned extension of its trading hours after securities firms and labour unions cite insufficient preparation time.
Securities / Derivatives
FSS Korea Issues Warning About Misleading ETF Advertisements
06/03/2026
The regulator outlined five key points ETF investors must verify such as investment risks, fee structures, marketing claims and the accuracy of performance information.
Securities / Derivatives
FSS Korea Directs Firms to Bolster Private Credit Fund Risk Management
06/03/2026
Regulator warns of risk underestimation and information opacity as retail exposure to overseas private credit funds surges 3.2 times.
Securities / Derivatives
DBS Announces China Approval of Bond Underwriting Licence
06/03/2026
The licence allows DBS to lead-manage onshore corporate bond deals in China’s interbank market and expand panda bond activity.
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