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
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
PwC Review Finds IndusInd Bank Overstated Profit by INR 18.18bn
08/06/2026
A confidential review found manual accounting entries were used to offset trading losses, highlighting significant internal control and governance weaknesses.
Emerging Prudential Risks
India Considers Raising Bank Deposit Insurance Limit to INR 750,000
08/06/2026
The finance ministry has proposed increasing depositor protection to bolster financial stability amid concerns over the health of smaller co-operative lenders.
Liquidity Risk
RBI Proposes Linking Bulk Deposit Rates to Liquidity Risk
08/06/2026
The central bank aims to give lenders greater pricing flexibility for large deposits while mandating stricter daily transparency on all interest rates.
Trading & Investment
Malaysia Launches MYR 50m Scheme to Boost SME Listings
08/06/2026
The new programme offers subsidised financing and capacity building to prepare 200 high-potential SMEs for IPOs on Bursa Malaysia by 2030.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Korea Halves Bank Fines for ELS Mis-selling to KRW 600 Billion
08/06/2026
The FSS drastically cut penalties for five major banks after a rare intervention by the FSC, boosting bank shares and easing balance sheet concerns.
Structural Regulation
Bangladesh Vows Market Overhaul with New BSEC Leadership
08/06/2026
The new leadership plans to tackle market manipulation, simplify regulations, and introduce incentives to attract quality listings and restore investor confidence.
Reporting & Disclosures
ISO Publishes Global Standard for Financial Sector Transition Plans
07/06/2026
The new certifiable standard, ISO 32212, aims to provide a common framework for banks, insurers, and investors to develop credible net-zero plans.
Cloud & Infrastructure
India's Pension Regulator Launches Sandbox for Fintech Innovation
07/06/2026
The framework allows registered and non-registered entities to test new pension products in a controlled, time-bound environment under strict safeguards.
Cloud & Infrastructure
India Launches Digital Onboarding Platform for National Pension System
07/06/2026
The new platform enables seamless digital KYC and direct fund remittance, simplifying enrolment and speeding up processing times.
Trading & Investment
India Scraps Bond Taxes, Eases Curbs to Lure Foreign Capital
05/06/2026
India has eliminated taxes on bond gains and interest for foreign investors and relaxed market access rules in a coordinated push to attract capital.
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