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
Anti-Money Laundering
Singapore to Expand COSMIC Use Cases, Add More Banks
07/08/2026
MAS will add more banks and risk areas to the information-sharing platform over the next two years following a successful initial phase.
Clearing & Post-Trade
SEBI Proposes Dedicated Rulebook for Clearing Corporations
07/08/2026
The move aims to simplify compliance, remove redundant rules, and create a single, consolidated master circular for all clearing corporations in the country.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Malaysia Arrests 335 in Raids on Forest City Scam Compounds
07/08/2026
The individuals were allegedly running fraudulent operations from 32 luxury properties located in the special financial zone.
Structural Regulation
India: Parliamentary Committee Seeks to Curb Audit Regulator's Powers
07/08/2026
A parliamentary committee has recommended scaling back proposed powers for India's audit regulator and easing rules on non-audit services for auditors.
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.
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