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

    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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