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
Market Abuse
Indonesia Tightens Stock Market Rules After MSCI Warning
28/10/2026
Regulators have introduced targeted account suspensions, extended share buyback policies and expanded its market oversight committee to combat coordinated stock manipulation.
Structural Regulation
Singapore Proposes Corporate Governance Overhaul to Boost Board Quality
28/10/2026
The proposals include a five-directorship cap, stronger board independence requirements and expanded disclosures on capital management, risk and remuneration.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Reviews Short-Selling, Securities Lending Rules
28/10/2026
The regulator is reviewing short selling rules, developing an AI sandbox, and introducing graded compliance for stockbrokers.
Cybersecurity
RBI Opens Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute
28/10/2026
The new facility will host critical payment and settlement systems and train financial-sector personnel in cybersecurity and emerging technologies.
Payments & Settlements
ADBI Urges Linking Payment Data with Trade Finance
28/10/2026
New paper says linking regional payment systems with digital identity and trade data can help Asian economies narrow the trade finance gap.
Capital Adequacy
India’s Yes Bank Defers AT1 Coupon Decision Amid Bondholder Pressure
28/10/2026
Yes Bank is evaluating its legal options regarding AT1 bond coupon payments as retail investors seek regulatory intervention following a landmark Supreme Court ruling.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Eases Call Recording Rules for Research Analysts
28/10/2026
SEBI has exempted research analysts from mandatorily recording calls with institutional clients to reduce compliance burdens and improve business ease.
Anti-Money Laundering
BNM Warns Professional Service Providers on AML Compliance
28/10/2026
The central bank said professional service providers must challenge suspicious client activity and report suspected financial crime, with a new national risk assessment planned for 2027.
Structural Regulation
BNM Updates Regulatory Framework for Electronic Trading Platforms
27/10/2026
The updated rules for electronic trading platforms mandate stricter market monitoring and operational resilience standards.
Operational Risk
RBI Finalises Rules for Banks on Operational Risk Capital
27/10/2026
The framework takes effect on 1 April 2027, replacing the Basic Indicator approach with a standardised methodology incorporating business indicators and historical operational losses.
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