
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

Securities / Derivatives
India’s IFSCA Proposes Rule Changes for Credit Rating Agencies
17/03/2026
The new consultation paper outlines stricter withdrawal protocols, enhanced record-keeping mandates, and transparency requirements for private and unsolicited ratings within GIFT City.
Capital / Liquidity
Malaysia Announces New Initiatives to Boost MSME Funding
17/03/2026
MyCIF has launched new Silver Economy and VC-led Profit-Sharing schemes with a total MYR 50 million allocation for 2026 to expand funding support.

Fintech / Regtech
India’s IFSCA Approves Revamped FinTech Sandbox Framework
17/03/2026
New framework expands eligibility, clarifies testing scope with distinct innovation and regulatory sandboxes, and streamlines the application process for GIFT City.

Securities / Derivatives
South Korea to Expand Special Police Powers to Speed Up Stock Probes
17/03/2026
The FSC and FSS propose broader fast-track investigations and oversight reforms to speed enforcement against unfair trading.

Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Eases Ease Stress Test Norms for Commodity Derivatives
17/03/2026
The regulator has revises stress-testing assumptions and SGF coverage rules to align with global standards and reduce excessive capital requirements in the commodity derivatives segment.

Capital / Liquidity
MAS Revises Valuation and Capital Rules for Insurance Sector
17/03/2026
The amendments introduce detailed criteria for infrastructure investments, new credit-spread factors and updated market-risk calculations across insurers and insurance-led financial holding groups.

ESG / Sustainability
Sri Lanka’s DFCC Bank Secures Global Listings for Blue Bonds
17/03/2026
DFCC Bank’s inaugural USD 10 million blue bond has been listed on LuxSE and NSE IX, gaining international credibility and access to large investors.

Securities / Derivatives
India Introduces Tiered Public Float Rules for Large IPOs
16/03/2026
The Ministry of Finance has revised listing rules with a tiered minimum public shareholding framework, allowing large companies to list with smaller initial public floats.

AML / KYC
Cambodia Cabinet Approves Law Targeting Online Scam Centres
16/03/2026
Cambodia proposes legislation imposing heavy prison terms and fines for operators of online scam centres amid growing global fraud and trafficking concerns.

Fintech / Regtech
India Panel Calls for Tiered UPI Charges to Ensure Sustainability
16/03/2026
A parliamentary committee has recommended a tiered fee structure for UPI to address financial viability and cybersecurity risks.
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