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
India Issues Consolidated Market Abuse Rules for GIFT City Firms
09/09/2026
The new framework consolidates rules on insider trading and market manipulation, replacing SEBI regulations for entities operating in GIFT City.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
India Puts New Incentive Scheme for PSBs on Hold Amid Union Dispute
09/09/2026
The government has suspended a performance-linked incentive scheme for senior public sector bank executives, ahead of planned nationwide strikes.
Alternative Markets
SEBI Extends Deadline for Angel Funds to Comply with Accredited Investor Mandate
09/09/2026
Existing angel funds have been granted an additional seven months to comply with rules requiring them to source capital primarily from accredited investors.
Anti-Money Laundering
Bangladesh Draft Law to Tighten Beneficial Ownership Rules
08/09/2026
A draft amendment to the 1994 Companies Act introduces mandatory beneficial ownership reporting and enhances AML/CFT information sharing powers.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Eases Investor Group Disclosure for FPIs in Government Bonds
08/09/2026
The requirement for FPIs investing solely in government debt to disclose their investor group details has been removed, easing compliance burdens.
Anti-Money Laundering
India Launches Multi-State AML Operation Targeting Drug Syndicates
08/09/2026
Coordinated raids across four southern states reveal drug proceeds being laundered through hawala, digital payments, real estate, and gold loans.
Credit Risk
MAS Finalises New Rules on Related Party Transactions for Banks
07/09/2026
The new framework expands the definition of related parties, tightens exclusions, and consolidates exposure limits to enhance oversight and align with global standards.
Stablecoins
Thailand Proposes New Rules to Curb Stablecoin Risks
07/09/2026
The approved principles include daily transfer limits and wallet verification rules for digital asset operators to mitigate money laundering and cybercrime risks.
Structural Regulation
India’s NSE Gets SEBI Nod for IPO After Court Clears Settlement
07/09/2026
The exchange’s long-delayed INR 300 billion public offering was approved after the Supreme Court accepted a settlement resolving legacy regulatory cases over unfair access.
Clearing & Post-Trade
SEBI and ESMA Sign New Pact on CCP Oversight
07/09/2026
The agreement restores a path for Indian central counterparties to be recognised in the EU, following over two years of talks.
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