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
Cybersecurity
FSC Korea Delays Network Easing as AI Hacks Hit Banks
08/10/2026
The regulator has postponed plans to ease network separation rules following a wave of AI-driven cyberattacks targeting the sector, while introducing strict new fraud prevention mandates for institutions.
Structural Regulation
Bangladesh Softens Bank Governance Reforms on Family Control
08/10/2026
The finance ministry has rejected central bank proposals to strictly limit family representation and tenure on domestic bank boards.
Alternative Markets
India to Allow Direct Pension Fund Investments in Infrastructure
08/10/2026
The pension regulator plans to permit direct investments in large-scale infrastructure projects within two years to deploy patient capital.
Emerging Prudential Risks
AMRO Calls for Broader Oversight of NBFI and Digital Finance Risks
08/10/2026
The regional body urges stronger surveillance and coordination as private credit, stablecoins and digital finance create new stability challenges.
Structural Regulation
Bangladesh Revives Direct Listings After 16-Year Ban
07/10/2026
BSEC is finalising rules allowing qualified companies to list existing shares while tightening eligibility requirements to prevent market abuses.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Reviews Commodity Limits and Derivative Settlement Rules
07/10/2026
The review covers position limits, physical settlement and expiry-day pricing as SEBI seeks to deepen liquidity and strengthen market infrastructure.
AI Risk & Governance
Singapore Issues Guidance on Responsible AI Use in Audits
07/10/2026
ACRA has published practical considerations for auditors to manage risks associated with AI.
Resolution & Recovery
Singapore Passes Bill to Strengthen TLAC, PF Rules
07/10/2026
The new law empowers MAS to require additional loss-absorbing resources while aligning PF rules with updated FATF standards.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Develops Second Surveillance System for Listed Companies
07/10/2026
The framework will broaden monitoring beyond market manipulation to identify problematic companies and potential risks at an early stage.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Malaysia Banks to Pilot Industry-Wide Fraud Alerts in 2027
06/10/2026
BNM and PayNet will test a new fraud alert system in 2027 to combat rising AI-enabled financial crimes.
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