
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

Cybersecurity
Malaysia Raises Cyber Threat Level, Urges Banks to Strengthen Defences
14/11/2026
The government is strengthening coordination among cybersecurity agencies and FIs as experts warn of potential threats to banking systems and critical infrastructure.

Structural Regulation
India’s IFSCA Proposes Guidelines for Financial Solicitation Professionals
14/11/2026
The proposed disclosure-based framework sets out due diligence, conduct and transparency requirements for FSPs, while holding regulated institutions accountable.

Stablecoins
Singapore Court Awards $1.3m to Investors Over TerraUSD Collapse
14/11/2026
The Singapore International Commercial Court ruled that Terraform Labs, co-founder Do Kwon and Luna Foundation Guard are liable for fraudulent representations.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
India’s ED Probes Officials Over Unfreezing of Cyber Fraud Accounts
14/11/2026
More than a dozen Mumbai police, GST and Income Tax officials are under scrutiny for allegedly helping cyber fraud syndicates regain access to frozen bank accounts.

Payments & Settlements
RBI Consolidates Domestic Money Transfer Rules for Financial Institutions
13/11/2026
The new framework sets transaction limits for cash-based remittances, strengthens authentication requirements and introduces safeguards for transfers through banks and business correspondents.

Supervision & Enforcement
Singapore Investigates Megaspeed Over Server Export Declarations
13/11/2026
Singapore authorities have banned Alice Huang from re-entering the country for providing inaccurate information during an investigation into server exports.

Structural Regulation
SEBI Launches Overhauled Settlement Framework for Regulatory Proceedings
13/11/2026
SEBI has implemented new settlement regulations featuring a formula-based calculation system, fast-track routes, and an online application facility.

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.
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