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
Alternative Markets
Malaysia’s Family Office Scheme Attracts MYR 20.8 bn in Assets
09/11/2026
The incentive programme has exceeded its initial AUM target by more than tenfold, while proposed reforms aim to deepen local investment and expand the wealth management ecosystem.
Structural Regulation
BNM Moves to Modernise Islamic Finance Contract Framework
09/11/2026
New strategy paper aims to expand the range of Islamic financial solutions through a revised regulatory framework, greater use of contract alternatives and support for responsible experimentation.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Aligns Currency Derivatives Exposure Limits with RBI Norms
06/11/2026
The regulator has introduced a uniform USD 5 million limit for unhedged positions in rupee-related currency derivatives, aligning with recent central bank rules.
KYC & CDD
SEBI Eases Digital KYC For Overseas Investors, Adds Safeguards
06/11/2026
The revised rules introduce remote onboarding for eligible overseas individuals while prescribing safeguards for video verification, document authentication and IP address validation.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
India Strengthens Cybercrime Response as Scam Networks Relocate
06/11/2026
Law enforcement agencies are pursuing coordinated operations, improved intelligence-sharing and banking measures to counter the relocation of organised fraud networks.
Cybersecurity
Indian Banks Explore Industry-Wide Cybersecurity Intelligence Sharing
06/11/2026
The IBA is developing a structured mechanism for banks to exchange threat information and is considering a controlled testing environment to assess risks from advanced AI models.
Structural Regulation
Korea Introduces Cornerstone Investor Regime to Stabilise IPOs
06/11/2026
South Korea will implement pre-demand forecasting and a cornerstone investor system on 13 November to curb post-IPO share price volatility.
Cryptocurrency
South Korea Delays Crypto Tax to 2029, Adds Loss Carry-forward
06/11/2026
The proposed postponement gives authorities more time to establish international tax information exchanges and address gaps in the taxation of emerging digital asset activities.
Cryptocurrency
India Scrutinises Offshore Crypto Cards Over Regulatory Compliance
06/11/2026
The RBI and FIU-India are examining whether overseas prepaid cards that convert cryptocurrencies into rupees comply with India’s foreign exchange regulations and AML requirements.
Operational Risk
India’s ICAI Prepares Guidance for New Cooperative Audit Framework
06/11/2026
The guidance note will help auditors implement MSCARO 2026, which introduces standardised, risk-based reporting requirements for multi-state cooperative societies.
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