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
MAS Proposes Raising Share Financing Cap to Boost Market Participation
12/02/2026
MAS has proposed the change after reviewing the existing framework and said the higher 90 percent cap would better support investor participation and market vibrancy.
Fintech / Regtech
UK FCA, India IFSCA to Share Regulatory Knowledge, Deepen Ties
12/02/2026
The regulators will cooperate on sustainable finance, fintech and capital markets development, and work to strengthen regulatory ties between GIFT City and the UK.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Vietnam Proposes to Impose 0.1% Tax on Crypto Transactions
11/02/2026
Vietnam’s MOF has drafted rules that outline stricter licensing requirements for exchanges as the country moves to formalise and regulate its crypto market.
AML / KYC
Thailand Freezes 1.18m Mule Accounts as Online Scam Losses Fall
11/02/2026
Digital Economy Minister Chaichanok Chidchob said tighter controls on bank accounts, SIM cards and fraudulent websites have helped cut reported scam losses, with enforcement measures in the pipeline.
Fintech / Regtech
India’s Top Court Orders Agencies to Coordinate on Digital Arrest Scams
11/02/2026
The RBI, banks, CBI, and other agencies are directed to coordinate on prevention, victim compensation, and stricter safeguards against fraudulent transactions.
Fintech / Regtech
India’s ICAI and RBI Launch Real-Time Verification of Documents
10/02/2026
The MoU to enable real-time verification of UDINs aims to strengthen document authenticity, improve regulatory oversight, and reduce risks from forged financial documents.
Fintech / Regtech
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.
Capital / Liquidity
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.
Fintech / Regtech
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.
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.
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