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
Credit Risk
South Korea Eases Loan Caps but Leaves Banks to Judge Exceptions
25/08/2026
Regulators have expanded lending capacity and created new exemptions for younger and lower-credit borrowers, but have frustrated banks by delegating accountability for key loan decisions.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Singapore Court Rejects Elderly Scam Victim’s S$500,000 UOB Claim
24/08/2026
A High Court registrar ruled the claimant had abused the legal process by deliberately concealing evidence and presenting conflicting accounts of the scam.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Studies: 9 in 10 Retail Derivatives Traders Lost Money in FY26
24/08/2026
Two new SEBI studies reveal that while retail participation is falling, losses remain persistent, driven by high-risk options buying, intense trading, and behavioural patterns.
Payments & Settlements
India Amends Trade Policy to Boost Rupee in Export Settlements
24/08/2026
The government has amended its foreign trade policy, placing rupee export earnings on par with foreign currency receipts for trade benefits to encourage wider international use of the currency.
Market Abuse
FSS Korea Rolls Out AI System for Crypto Market Surveillance
24/08/2026
The system, built in-house, uses generative AI and machine learning to detect market manipulation and other unfair trading practices in real time.
Market Abuse
SEBI Bans Two Firms in First Action Targeting Closing Auction Manipulation
24/08/2026
A JPMorgan entity and a local broker have been barred for allegedly manipulating the Sensex closing price on its derivatives expiry day.
Structural Regulation
Malaysia Launches Industry-Led Body to Drive Islamic Finance Agenda
24/08/2026
The new body will coordinate industry priorities and strengthen international linkages, working closely with regulators.
Trading & Investment
Bangladesh Relaxes Margin Lending Rules to Boost Market Liquidity
22/08/2026
The amendments have raised the eligibility thresholds and lowered investment minimums in a move aimed at expanding credit access for stock investors.
Alternative Markets
SC Malaysia Launches Initiative to Bridge Semiconductor Funding Gap
21/08/2026
The initiative promotes capital market solutions to support smaller firms, aligning with national industrial and semiconductor strategies.
Credit Risk
Indian NBFCs to Challenge RBI's Proposed Ban on Revolving Credit
21/08/2026
Industry warns that the proposal will create regulatory arbitrage, disadvantaging non-bank lenders and hurting credit access for small businesses.
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