
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

Payments & Settlements
Singapore Payments Network Appoints Inaugural CEO And Board
29/10/2026
The not-for-profit entity has named its leadership team ahead of assuming control of the city-state's national payment schemes in 2027.

Market Risk
Bangladesh Eases Foreign Currency Position Limits for Banks
29/10/2026
The net open position limits are being raised for the first time since 2022, giving banks greater flexibility to manage large import payments and foreign-currency obligations.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Sri Lanka Struggling to Prosecute Transnational Cyber Scam Networks
29/10/2026
More than 1,000 suspects have been arrested this year, but legal hurdles, weak forensic capabilities and poor inter-agency coordination are impeding criminal cases.

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.
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