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
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Cambodia PM Vows Tougher Crackdown on Online Scam Networks
29/07/2026
Prime Minister Hun Manet pledges to intensify the fight against evolving scam networks, but critics warn of severe economic and legal risks from the crackdown's implementation.
Sustainable Finance
Maybank, ADB Unit Ink Pact to Develop ASEAN+3 Capital Markets
29/07/2026
The agreement focuses on developing local currency bond markets through innovative instruments, including digital bonds, Islamic finance, and sustainable finance solutions.
Cloud & Infrastructure
India Makes Pension Funds Liable for Third-Party Lapses
29/07/2026
The PFRDA has introduced new rules holding funds accountable for outsourced services and has also launched a sandbox to foster innovation.
Anti-Money Laundering
Singapore Police Arrest Nine Linked to Illegal Gambling Syndicate
29/07/2026
The suspects are accused of setting up shell companies and corporate bank accounts to facilitate transactions for the online gambling platform GemBet.
Trading & Investment
NSE Launches India's First Domestic Natural Gas Futures
29/07/2026
The new cash-settled contracts are benchmarked to a domestic price, offering a new hedging tool for India's evolving gas market.
Cybersecurity
MAS Forms Industry Taskforce to Combat AI Cyber Threats
29/07/2026
The regulator, banking association and major FIs have joined forces to develop collective defences against emerging cyber risks from frontier AI.
Cryptocurrency
Crypto Firm BitMEX to Cease Operations After 11-Year Run
28/07/2026
The pioneering crypto derivatives exchange is winding down operations following a strategic review and years of regulatory and competitive pressures.
Trading & Investment
SGX and MSCI to Launch Global Equity Derivatives Suite
28/07/2026
The new licensing agreement will introduce up to 100 new futures and options contracts on a centrally cleared, trusted venue.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Proposes Shift to Risk-Based Margins for Cash Trades
28/07/2026
The regulator is considering replacing the flat 20 percent upfront margin with a risk-based framework to unlock capital and boost market liquidity.
Reporting & Disclosures
Singapore’s ACRA Proposes Mandatory Climate Disclosures for All Large Firms
28/07/2026
New draft standards based on the ISSB framework will require all listed and large non-listed companies to report on climate-related risks and emissions.
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