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
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Singapore Tables Bill to Bolster Anti-Scam Framework
06/08/2026
The proposed legislation introduces new orders for service providers, including FIs, and significantly increases penalties for non-compliance.
Payments & Settlements
India: New Bill Paves Way for Merchant Fees on UPI Transactions
06/08/2026
New bill gives the government power to end the zero-fee policy for UPI transactions and introduce a sustainable funding model.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Proposes Depository Receipts Framework for REITs and InvITs
06/08/2026
SEBI is seeking to create a new avenue for foreign capital to enter the country’s real estate and infrastructure sectors.
Payments & Settlements
India Rules Out Early End to Forex Deposit Scheme
06/08/2026
The RBI has confirmed its special FCNR(B) deposit scheme will run as scheduled after attracting over USD 36 billion in inflows.
Anti-Money Laundering
MAS Updates Regulatory Guidance for Single Family Offices
05/08/2026
The updated FAQs set out new licensing exemption regime, notification requirements and AML/CFT conditions for Singapore-based single-family offices.
Payments & Settlements
Singapore Rolls Out Payments Code to Tackle Hidden Fees, Fraud
05/08/2026
A new voluntary code of conduct for payment service providers aims to increase pricing transparency and bolster consumer protection measures.
Cybersecurity
RBI Issues New Cybersecurity and Technology Risk Rulebook for Banks
05/08/2026
New directions, effective immediately, consolidate and replace previous guidelines, mandating changes to governance, incident reporting, and operational security for India’s commercial banks.
Sustainable Finance
Malaysia Cements Blue Finance Lead with Dual Sukuk Debuts
05/08/2026
Air Selangor priced the world's first blue sukuk, swiftly followed by PAAB's record-breaking MYR 720 million issuance in a landmark week.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
India to Introduce Bill Criminalising 'Digital Arrest' Scams
05/08/2026
The Supreme Court has urged the government to create a “standalone” criminal offence to tackle a multi-billion-dollar fraud wave enabled by AI.
Structural Regulation
RBI Consolidates Supervisory Framework, Repeals Over 600 Circulars
05/08/2026
The move consolidates 628 circulars into 64 Master Directions, aiming to streamline compliance and reduce regulatory costs for financial institutions.
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