Nithya Subramanian

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    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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