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
India’s IFSCA Proposes New Rules to Build Aircraft Leasing Hub
18/03/2026
Consultation outlines a dedicated regulatory framework for Trust and Company Service Providers and SPVs to develop a leasing ecosystem in GIFT City.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes Simpler Nomination Rules for Demat, MF Accounts
18/03/2026
The regulator has suggested default opt-in, fewer nominee details and a cap of four nominees to ease onboarding and reduce unclaimed assets.
Enforcement
Standard Chartered Settles SEBI Case Over FPI Lapses
18/03/2026
The settlement resolves alleged disclosure delays and due diligence lapses in the bank’s role as a depository participant, without admission of guilt.
Enforcement
MAS Bans Ex-Bankers Over Roles in S$3bn Money Laundering Case
18/03/2026
Two former relationship managers who were convicted last year have received multi-year bans for offences including forgery and money laundering.
RBI Mandates Disclosure of Deposit Insurance Premiums by Banks
18/03/2026
Banks must now report timely payment of DICGC premiums and disclose arrears under new RBI rules aligned with the risk-based premium framework.
Securities / Derivatives
India's Audit Regulators to Create New Coordination Framework
18/03/2026
The move follows public friction and aims to improve audit quality, clarify enforcement roles, and streamline information sharing between the bodies.
Securities / Derivatives
India’s NSE Launches New Gold Futures to Boost Retail Trading
18/03/2026
The new 10-gram gold futures contract is aimed at attracting small traders to the futures markets, which have been dominated by larger institutional players.
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 Boosts SME Crowdfunding with New Incentives, Funding
17/03/2026
The country’s co-investment fund receives a MYR 50 million allocation for 2026 and launches new incentives to attract VC/PE-led deals.
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.
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