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
Stablecoins
Thailand Proposes Stablecoin Transfer Limits, Tighter Crypto Rules
13/11/2026
The proposals include separate THB 5 million daily limits on stablecoin deposits and withdrawals, restrictions on third-party wallets and enhanced oversight of market makers and liquidity providers.
Structural Regulation
APAC Markets Lead Financial Inclusion but Consumer Perceptions Lags - Report
13/11/2026
Singapore retained the top position for the fifth consecutive year, while Hong Kong ranked second and Malaysia recorded the largest improvement globally, climbing six places to 15th.
Payments & Settlements
Bangladesh Bank Plans Unified Instant Payment Platform by July 2027
13/11/2026
The platform is expected to support domestic transfers, merchant payments and government disbursements, with further arrangements needed to enable cross-border remittances.
Trading & Investment
India’s NSE Overhauls Closing Auction Session and Derivatives Trading Hours
13/11/2026
The revised framework shortens the closing auction to 10 minutes and extends stock and index derivatives trading to 3:45 pm, with changes to pricing and settlement methodologies.
Sustainable Finance
Singapore Updates Sustainable Finance Taxonomy for Key Sectors
12/11/2026
The revised Singapore-Asia Taxonomy introduces updated transition criteria for energy, maritime, steel, and data centres, shifting towards emissions-based assessments.
Sustainable Finance
Singapore Launches $500m Blended Finance Initiative for Agri-Food Climate Adaptation
12/11/2026
SPIRE Asia aims to mobilise capital and address investment barriers to strengthen climate resilience across Southeast Asia's agricultural sector.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Singapore Charges Key Associate of Prince Holding Group in Scam Probe
11/11/2026
Singapore authorities have charged a key associate linked to the Prince Holding Group, bringing the total value of seized assets to over SGD 700 million.
Cloud & Infrastructure
India’s IFSCA Recognises GPU Leasing as Financial Product in GIFT City
11/11/2026
The notification covers GPUs, AI accelerators and connected data centre equipment, while a separate framework will set out the rules governing leasing activities.
Cybersecurity
Nepal Introduces Cybersecurity Requirements for Capital Market
11/11/2026
The new policy mandates security certifications, regular IT audits, disaster recovery arrangements and round-the-clock cyber threat monitoring.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Singapore Strengthens Gold Hub with New Vaulting and Tax Measures
11/11/2026
The measures will expand sovereign gold custody options and extend tax relief to specified wholesale services, while a new OTC clearing system is scheduled to launch in 2027.
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