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
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Revamps FEMA Trade Rules, Bars Advance Gold and Silver Payments
19/01/2026
The new consolidated foreign exchange regulations and tighter precious metals import remittance rules aim to streamline trade compliance and enhance forex oversight.
Securities / Derivatives
JP Morgan Receives Approval for Singapore EQDP Fund Launch
19/01/2026
The fund is part of the broader SGD 5 billion Equity Market Development Programme, which aims to attract more active investment in Singapore equities.
Securities / Derivatives
Singapore Launches SID Chairpersons Guild to Boost Governance
19/01/2026
New SID initiative and MAS-linked Value Unlock programme aim to strengthen board leadership, investor engagement and market value creation among SGX-listed firms.
AML / KYC
FIU-India Ramps Up AI-led AML Enforcement, Crypto Sector Oversight
19/01/2026
The FIU-IND expanded supervision across banks, markets and crypto platforms, using AI-led analytics to speed up investigations and strengthen cooperation with domestic and global agencies.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Flags 'Gaps' in IPO Disclosures, Urges Bankers to Sharpen Due Diligence
16/01/2026
SEBI chairman highlights recurring issues in risk factors, use of proceeds, and valuation rationale, particularly in the SME segment.
Fintech / Regtech
G7 Maps Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography for Financial Sector
16/01/2026
The Cyber Expert Group outlined a non-binding, risk-based roadmap to help financial institutions prepare for quantum-era cybersecurity threats while maintaining system resilience.
Enforcement
SEBI Gives In-principle Nod to NSE Settlement in Co-location Case
16/01/2026
The regulator’s approval of the NSE’s settlement plea in the long-standing co-location case brings India’s largest exchange closer to its much-delayed public listing.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Proposes Raising Bank Dividend Payout Cap to 75%
16/01/2026
The draft norms propose increasing the dividend payout limit for banks while introducing stricter capital adequacy and asset quality thresholds.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Steps Up Scrutiny of New Fund Offers to Curb Portfolio Overlap
16/01/2026
The regulator has commenced stricter vetting for new fund offers to prevent asset management companies from launching redundant investment products.
Market Infrastructure
RBI Recognises FEDAI as an SRO for Authorised Dealers
16/01/2026
The RBI has given FEDAI one year to align its governance with the central bank’s omnibus SRO framework and expand its membership.
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