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
Crypto / Digital Assets
Japanese Banks Report Cost, Speed Gains in XRP Pilot
15/04/2026
A pilot programme testing live remittance corridors found XRP-based payments were up to 60 percent cheaper and significantly faster than SWIFT.
Capital / Liquidity
OJK Indonesia Amends Credit Reporting Rules for Subsidised Mortgages
15/04/2026
OJK raised the reporting threshold on its credit information system to help low-income individuals access subsidised housing loans.
Securities / Derivatives
Indian Regulators Target Reporting Gaps in Surety Bonds, Private Credit
15/04/2026
Lenders have flagged data gaps in surety bonds and private credit as a major blind spot, prompting regulators to consider action to mitigate systemic risk.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Official Outlines Principles for Responsible AI Adoption in Finance
15/04/2026
A top central bank official has called for human accountability and strong safeguards to manage the significant risks from AI adoption in finance.
Securities / Derivatives
NSE Secures Name for Coal Exchange, Licence Bid Next
15/04/2026
The stock exchange has received government approval for its proposed coal exchange name and will now seek an operational licence from the commodities regulator.
ESG / Sustainability
SEBI Mandates NISM Certification for Social Impact Assessors
15/04/2026
The move aims to standardise qualifications for professionals assessing entities on the Social Stock Exchange and boost the framework's credibility.
Securities / Derivatives
India's NSE Rolls Out Nanosecond Order Acknowledgement System
15/04/2026
The exchange has completed a major infrastructure upgrade, claiming a global first in order processing speed for traders.
Market Infrastructure
RBI Scrutinises Banks' Unwinding of Rupee Arbitrage Trades
15/04/2026
RBI is examining how banks offloaded arbitrage positions after a clampdown, amid concerns the practice aggravated rupee weakness.
Securities / Derivatives
RBI Updates Framework for Non-Resident Investment in Debt Instruments
15/04/2026
The updated master direction consolidates rules for non-resident debt investments and the use of debt instruments as collateral for derivatives.
Fintech / Regtech
SEBI Launches New IT Platforms to Enhance Regulatory Oversight
15/04/2026
SEBI has rolled out three new platforms to streamline communication, digitalise adjudication, and strengthen cybersecurity supervision for regulated entities.
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