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
Trading & Investment
Indian Mutual Funds Halt Fresh Investments in Gold Funds
20/10/2026
The suspension was reportedly requested by SEBI to moderate bullion imports and reduce pressure on the rupee.
Structural Regulation
Bangladesh to Overhaul IPO Rules, Reopens Direct Listing
20/10/2026
New rules reopen the listing route to private enterprises, while draft amendments propose hybrid offerings, revised valuation methods and tighter fund-use controls.
Trading & Investment
India’s IFSCA Issues Algorithmic Trading Framework for GIFT City Exchanges
20/10/2026
The rules require prior exchange approval, real-time risk controls, annual system audits and safeguards against order flooding, with specific requirements for AI-driven trading algorithms.
AI Risk & Governance
Anthropic Inks Singapore AI Safety Pact, Expands Local Footprint
20/10/2026
Anthropic has signed a MOU with Singapore’s government to collaborate on AI safety, evaluation, and future regulatory frameworks.
Payments & Settlements
MAS Proposes Mandatory FIDReC Membership for Payment Firms
19/10/2026
The proposal would extend independent dispute resolution to customers of licensed payment service providers, including those seeking recourse over scam losses.
Cybersecurity
Singapore Issues Security Handbook for Agentic AI Coding Assistants
19/10/2026
Singapore's CSA has introduced a new security assessment handbook and professional accreditation framework to manage emerging cyber risks associated with autonomous AI agents.
Anti-Money Laundering
BIMSTEC Adopts Delhi Declaration to Combat Regional Crime
19/10/2026
Home ministers from the Bay of Bengal region have approved new frameworks to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and cybercrime.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
South Korea Expands Whistleblower Rewards to KRW 1bn
19/10/2026
The FSS has overhauled compliance reporting rules for smaller financial institutions, expanding whistleblower eligibility and strengthening anti-retaliation protections.
Cybersecurity
ASEAN Advances Regional Cyber Strategy Amid AI Threats
18/10/2026
ASEAN members are strengthening regional cyber resilience through closer threat intelligence sharing, coordinated incident response and capacity building amid rising digital risks.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Overhauls Closing Auction to Curb Expiry-Day Volatility
16/10/2026
SEBI has revised its closing auction framework and restored the VWAP settlement method following severe market volatility.
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