
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

Liquidity Risk
SEBI Finalises Intraday Borrowing Rules for Mutual Funds
13/07/2026
The new framework, effective from September, aims to help funds manage liquidity mismatches, with all associated costs and risks borne by asset managers.

Trading & Investment
SEBI Plans Overhaul of Short Selling Rules, Expand Stock List
13/07/2026
The regulator aims to expand the list of eligible stocks and cut collateral to boost cash market activity and curb derivatives trading.

Trading & Investment
India's NSE to Launch Domestic Gas Futures on 27 July
13/07/2026
The cash-settled contracts, approved by SEBI, introduce domestic price hedging and specific risk management rules for India's energy market.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Malaysia Banks Accelerate AI Adoption, But Trust and Governance Lag
13/07/2026
new report launched at an industry forum reveals significant gaps in AI governance, risk management, and data readiness across Malaysia's banking sector.

Liquidity Risk
MAS Finalises Enhanced Liquidity Risk Rules for Banks
13/07/2026
The updated framework incorporates lessons from recent global banking stress, with a new focus on risks from social media and digital channels.

Market Abuse
Bangladesh Unveils Reforms to Revitalise Capital Market
13/07/2026
The agenda focuses on boosting investor confidence, simplifying regulations, strengthening enforcement, and bringing manipulators of past market downturns to justice.

Structural Regulation
MAS Proposes New Framework for Innovative Retail Funds
10/07/2026
The proposed rules would create a new 'alternative funds' category and streamline the authorisation process for products like single-commodity futures funds.

Cryptocurrency
India Identifies Widespread Tax Evasion by Domestic Crypto Investors
10/07/2026
While tax authorities report widespread under-reporting of crypto trades in income tax returns, the RBI has been advocating for a prohibition-style policy.

Structural Regulation
Singapore Launches Initiative to Address Asian Valuation Gap
10/07/2026
The new research platform aims to translate interdisciplinary research into policy recommendations as private markets grow and listed firms face undervaluation.

Market Abuse
South Korea to Strengthen Stock Manipulation Task Force
10/07/2026
The move comes as the joint task force marks its first anniversary, having uncovered over 10 major unfair trading cases.
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