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
Cybersecurity
MAS Proposes Major Overhaul of Tech Risk Rules for Singapore FIs
12/06/2026
The regulator has proposed stricter rules on data backups, system downtime, and a one-hour notification window for major IT incidents to bolster sector-wide resilience.
Operational Risk
RBI Proposes Consolidated Governance Framework for Financial Firms
12/06/2026
The draft rules aim to unify risk, compliance, and audit functions for banks and non-banks, enhancing independence and board oversight.
Cybersecurity
RBI Sets June Deadline for Banks to Address AI Cyber Threats
12/06/2026
Financial institutions have been directed to complete a risk assessment and action plan for threats posed by advanced AI models such as ‘Mythos’.
Credit Risk
RBI Proposes Revised Counterparty Credit Risk Rules for Banks
12/06/2026
The proposed rules update the long-delayed SA-CCR framework, introducing new requirements for derivatives exposures and CCP capital treatment.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
SEBI Proposes Easing Executive Pay Disclosure Rules for Asset Managers
12/06/2026
SEBI is proposing a shift from individual name-wise salary disclosures to consolidated reporting for AMC executives.
Capital Adequacy
RBI Finalises Prudential Framework for Bank Lending to REITs and InvITs
11/06/2026
The central bank has set exposure limits and capital requirements for bank lending to real estate and infrastructure investment trusts.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Amnesty Report Alleges Cambodia's Scam Crackdown is Failing Victims
11/06/2026
A human rights report claims Cambodia’s anti-scam campaign has bypassed most compounds, while officials insist the crime’s masterminds operate abroad.
Reporting & Disclosures
MAS Refines ESG Fund Disclosure Rules to Combat Greenwashing
11/06/2026
MAS has updated its guidance for retail ESG funds, demanding greater clarity on metrics, benchmarks, and manager influence on indices.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Sri Lanka Becomes New Base for Asia’s Scam Networks - Report
11/06/2026
Investigators say criminal groups are relocating from Southeast Asia, exploiting visa-free travel, weak enforcement, and informal money transfer systems.
Stablecoins
Japan’s Three Megabanks to Jointly Issue Yen Stablecoin by March 2027
11/06/2026
Japan’s three largest banks will jointly issue a yen-pegged stablecoin under a trust structure, initially targeting securities settlement.
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