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
Enforcement
Indian Authorities Bust Investment Scam Linked to Cambodia
21/01/2026
Fraudsters used fake trading platforms and international contacts to cheat investors, then funneling the money through Indian bank accounts to handlers in Cambodia.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Consults on Regulating ‘Significant’ Market Indices
21/01/2026
Benchmarks widely used by mutual funds would be identified and brought under tighter oversight as SEBI moves to strengthen governance of India’s growing index ecosystem.
AML / KYC
Vietnam Reviews Draft Operating Rules for New International Financial Centre
21/01/2026
Authorities are reviewing feedback on the third draft of IFC regulations, including provisions for multiple trading floors, dispute resolution and a regulatory sandbox.
Crypto / Digital Assets
RBI Proposes Linking BRICS Digital Currencies for Cross-border Payments
20/01/2026
India is pushing for greater interoperability among BRICS nations by proposing a linkage of their CBDCs, aiming to streamline cross-border payments.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX Lists New ETF Under Cross-Border Link with Shenzhen
20/01/2026
The listing reflects the continued opening of China’s markets and growing demand for exposure to Chinese companies beyond traditional mega-cap benchmarks.
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.
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