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
Payments & Settlements
India’s Foreign Exchange Dealers’ Body Issues Remittance Conversion Guidance
21/10/2026
The guidance directs intermediary banks to transfer inward foreign currency remittances in their original currency unless the sender or beneficiary specifically requests conversion into rupees.
Structural Regulation
Indonesia Scrambles to Contain Market Rout Amid MSCI Downgrade Threat
21/10/2026
Authorities have slashed trading limits, fined major firms, and stepped up currency interventions to calm investors following MSCI's warning.
Tokenisation
Malaysia Launches Platform for Tokenised Bonds and Sukuk
21/10/2026
BNM has introduced SSDS+, a distributed ledger platform integrated with RENTAS+ to facilitate round-the-clock tokenised securities settlements.
Market Risk
RBI Clarifies Forex Curbs as Hedging Markets Face Disruption
21/10/2026
The RBI has clarified foreign-exchange reserve requirements after market participants reported higher hedging costs and reduced liquidity
Structural Regulation
MAS Updates Organised Market Product Listing Rules
21/10/2026
MAS has expanded its list of specified exchanges to include NYSE Arca and Cboe BZX Exchange, affecting the classification of excluded warrants.
Custody & Infrastructure
South Korea Readies Integrated Digital Asset Supervision Framework
21/10/2026
The FSS is finalising a unified supervisory framework with KoFIU to strengthen digital asset market oversight.
Trading & Investment
Indian Mutual Funds Halt Fresh Investments in Gold Funds
20/10/2026
The suspension was reportedly requested by SEBI to moderate bullion imports and reduce pressure on the rupee.
Structural Regulation
Bangladesh to Overhaul IPO Rules, Reopens Direct Listing
20/10/2026
New rules reopen the listing route to private enterprises, while draft amendments propose hybrid offerings, revised valuation methods and tighter fund-use controls.
Trading & Investment
India’s IFSCA Issues Algorithmic Trading Framework for GIFT City Exchanges
20/10/2026
The rules require prior exchange approval, real-time risk controls, annual system audits and safeguards against order flooding, with specific requirements for AI-driven trading algorithms.
AI Risk & Governance
Anthropic Inks Singapore AI Safety Pact, Expands Local Footprint
20/10/2026
Anthropic has signed a MOU with Singapore’s government to collaborate on AI safety, evaluation, and future regulatory frameworks.
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