
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

Capital / Liquidity
RBI Tightens Priority Sector Lending Rules to Boost Compliance
20/01/2026
Banks would be required to obtain external auditor certification for priority sector loans routed through intermediaries, to curb misclassification and prevent double counting.

Fintech / Regtech
India Tightens Cyber Reporting Norms for Pension Intermediaries
20/01/2026
The pension regulator has set enhanced reporting requirements, mandating timely disclosures of cyber incidents and compliance by regulated entities.

Enforcement
RBI Revamps Integrated Ombudsman Scheme with Centralised Complaint Hub
20/01/2026
The central bank has updated its ombudsman framework and will set up a central complaints processing centre to streamline grievance redressal against banks and NBFCs.

Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes to Allow FPI Netting of Funds for Cash Market Trades
20/01/2026
The markets regulator has proposed allowing FPIs to offset purchase and sale proceeds to reduce liquidity strain and funding costs.

Securities / Derivatives
GIFT City Regulator Details New Reporting Rules for Third-party Fund Management
20/01/2026
The IFSCA specified additional disclosure requirements for fund management entities launching schemes for third parties, focusing on beneficial ownership, past performance and conflicts of interest.

Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Unveils SWAGAT FI Framework to Simplify Foreign Investor Access
20/01/2026
The new single-window regime aims to cut red tape for well-regulated foreign investors, allowing easier, faster access to Indian capital markets.

Securities / Derivatives
SEBI to Introduce Closing Auction Session for Equities
19/01/2026
The changes are expected to strengthen price discovery at the market close, with implications for derivatives settlement, index construction and passive fund tracking.

AML / KYC
SEBI to Overhaul KYC Rules to Strengthen AML Oversight
19/01/2026
The consultation paper outlines changes ranging from centralised client information and automated re-KYC alerts to relaxed address verification rules, aimed at balancing ease of onboarding with risk management.

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.
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