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
Securities / Derivatives
India’s PFRDA Sets Up Expert Panel to Revamp Investment Rules
27/01/2026
The high-level expert committee will review and modernise the NPS’ investment architecture, with a focus on strategic asset allocation, risk governance, diversification and long-term retirement outcomes.
Enforcement
US SEC Moves to Serve Summons on Adani Bypassing Indian Authorities
27/01/2026
The SEC has sought court approval to directly serve legal summons on Gautam and Sagar Adani, amid allegations linked to a cross-border corruption probe.
Enforcement
SEBI Accuses EY, PwC Executives of Insider Trading in Yes Bank Deal
27/01/2026
SEBI has issued show-cause notices to executives from EY, PwC and private equity firms Carlyle and Advent, alleging insider trading linked to Yes Bank’s USD 1.1 billion share sale in 2022.
AML / KYC
India’s FIU Cracks Down on Privacy Coins Amid Money Laundering Concerns
27/01/2026
The move marks a tightening of India’s AML oversight of digital assets, as regulators push crypto platforms to curb high-risk products and align operations with the PMLA.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX Eyes Deeper Ties With HK, Chinese Exchanges to Expand Yuan Business
27/01/2026
SGX has signalled openness to closer collaboration with HKEX and mainland Chinese bourses, as it looks to strengthen offshore yuan trading and deepen regional market connectivity.
Securities / Derivatives
Singapore Starts Deploying S$5bn Equity Fund to Revive Local Market
27/01/2026
Funds have been allocated to selected asset managers to boost liquidity, revive interest in local stocks and strengthen the depth of the domestic equity market.
Enforcement
India’s Enforcement Directorate Arrest Two in BitConnect Fraud
27/01/2026
The two individuals were detained under the PMLA, and INR 21.7 billion in assets linked to the multi-layered BitConnect scheme were frozen.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI to Inject Over INR 2 Trillion Liquidity Into Banking System
26/01/2026
The RBI has unveiled a suite of liquidity measures, including repo auctions, foreign exchange swaps and government bond purchases, to ease liquidity pressures and help stabilise financial conditions.
Sanctions
US Signals Potential Tariff Rollbacks After India Reduces Russian Oil Imports
26/01/2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls the tariff a “huge success” in curbing imports, while criticising European allies’ approach.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand to Finalise Rules for Crypto ETFs and Futures in 2026
26/01/2026
Thailand’s securities regulator is finalising rules covering crypto ETFs, custody standards and futures trading, formally recognising digital assets within capital markets.
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