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
Liquidity Risk
RBI Deploys Sweeping Currency Measures to Defend Rupee
13/10/2026
The RBI has introduced strict foreign exchange derivative rules, imposed a 20 percent cash reserve on specified contracts and a special dollar window to halt the rupee's decline.
Custody & Infrastructure
Korea: DAXA Urges Stronger Digital Asset Oversight in New Policy Brief
13/10/2026
The policy brief recommends broader user protection, integrated market surveillance and phased foreign investment access as Korea develops its digital asset regulatory framework.
Cybersecurity
Indian Government Directs Banks to Plan Quantum-Safe Transition
13/10/2026
The government has directed banks to assess post-quantum vulnerabilities and develop coordinated security strategies, alongside a framework to strengthen resilience in generative AI deployment.
Credit Risk
Malaysia Unveils New Financial Support Measures in Budget 2027
12/10/2026
Proposals include expanded SME financing guarantees, incentives for cross-border listings, basic credit cards, enhanced scam prevention and automatic retirement fund enrolment.
Payments & Settlements
India Considers Delaying UPI Merchant Fee Rollout
12/10/2026
The proposal would give merchants and payment providers more time to upgrade systems, resolve fee categorisation issues and avoid adding costs during India’s festive shopping season.
Tokenisation
MAS Calls for Stronger Foundations for Digital Finance
12/10/2026
Commercial adoption of tokenised assets, digital money and AI-driven transactions must be underpinned by regulatory clarity and robust safeguards, says MAS’ Chia Der Jiun.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Singapore Passes Bill to Regulate Cloud and Data Centres
12/10/2026
The Digital Infrastructure Bill introduces strict licensing, cybersecurity, and sustainability requirements for major data centres and cloud service providers.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
India Calls for Global Action on Cyber Fraud and Deepfakes
12/10/2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for stronger international safeguards against cybercrime and deepfakes, citing consumer trust as essential to digital adoption.
Tokenisation
Thailand Introduces Regulatory Framework for Crypto ETFs
12/10/2026
The framework sets investment and custody requirements for crypto ETFs while allowing domestic mutual and private funds to invest in the products.
AI Risk & Governance
Vietnam Issues AI Risk Management Rules for Banks
12/10/2026
The new requirements classify certain AI systems as high risk, cap automated daily payments and mandate monitoring, customer authorisation and human oversight.
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