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
Structural Regulation
India's IFSCA Proposes Consolidated Framework for Asset Leasing
18/08/2026
The proposal aims to streamline rules for aircraft, ship, and oilfield equipment leasing and introduce a dedicated special purpose vehicle structure.
KYC & CDD
SEBI Proposes Digital KYC Framework for Overseas Investors
18/08/2026
The proposals aim to remove the need for physical presence during onboarding for investors in FATF-compliant countries, introducing new verification safeguards.
Custody & Infrastructure
APAC Consortium to Set Standards for Bank Use of Public Blockchains
18/08/2026
A new industry working group, Project Pigeon, aims to create a risk management framework for financial institutions operating on permissionless networks in the region.
Trade Based Money Laundering
Singapore Charges Firm, Individuals for Tariff Evasion Scheme
18/08/2026
A local company and three individuals are accused of falsely declaring SGD 1.9 million of Chinese goods to circumvent US duties.
Liquidity Risk
RBI Ends Dollar Swap Window Early After Strong Inflows
18/08/2026
The central bank has advanced the deadline for its popular FCNR(B) swap facility, citing overwhelming response and concerns about liquidity management.
Cryptocurrency
Singapore Finalises Regulations to Adopt Crypto Tax Reporting Framework
18/08/2026
Singapore has gazetted new regulations implementing the OECD's crypto tax framework and expanding the Common Reporting Standard from 2027.
Clearing & Post-Trade
NSE and BSE Clearing Arms Launch 3-Day SLB Contracts
18/08/2026
NSE Clearing is introducing its 'R3' series for three-day settlement, a move mirrored by rival BSE Clearing to boost short-term market flexibility.
Structural Regulation
SEBI: Closing Auction ‘Here to Stay’, Securities Lending to be Revamped
18/08/2026
SEBI has ruled out a rollback of its new closing auction system but will overhaul the securities lending mechanism to address concerns.
Alternative Markets
SEBI Proposes Overhaul of Accredited Investor Framework
17/08/2026
Proposals include a manager-led accreditation route and a new securities asset test, aiming to expand the investor base for alternative funds and ease foreign access.
CBDCs
India Confirms BRICS Exploring CBDC and Fast Payment Links
17/08/2026
The RBI is also pushing for the internationalisation of the rupee and encouraging the use of local currencies in cross-border trade.
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