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
Payments & Settlements
MAS Proposes Mandatory FIDReC Membership for Payment Firms
19/10/2026
The proposal would extend independent dispute resolution to customers of licensed payment service providers, including those seeking recourse over scam losses.
Cybersecurity
Singapore Issues Security Handbook for Agentic AI Coding Assistants
19/10/2026
Singapore's CSA has introduced a new security assessment handbook and professional accreditation framework to manage emerging cyber risks associated with autonomous AI agents.
Anti-Money Laundering
BIMSTEC Adopts Delhi Declaration to Combat Regional Crime
19/10/2026
Home ministers from the Bay of Bengal region have approved new frameworks to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and cybercrime.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
South Korea Expands Whistleblower Rewards to KRW 1bn
19/10/2026
The FSS has overhauled compliance reporting rules for smaller financial institutions, expanding whistleblower eligibility and strengthening anti-retaliation protections.
Cybersecurity
ASEAN Advances Regional Cyber Strategy Amid AI Threats
18/10/2026
ASEAN members are strengthening regional cyber resilience through closer threat intelligence sharing, coordinated incident response and capacity building amid rising digital risks.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Overhauls Closing Auction to Curb Expiry-Day Volatility
16/10/2026
SEBI has revised its closing auction framework and restored the VWAP settlement method following severe market volatility.
Cybersecurity
Singapore Sets Quantum-Safe Migration Deadlines
16/10/2026
Singapore has outlined quantum-safe migration timelines for critical infrastructure and introduced new AI-driven initiatives to combat financial scams.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Proposes Overhaul of SME IPO Regulations
16/10/2026
SEBI proposes to tighten profitability requirements and revise listing eligibility for smaller companies seeking to go public.
Structural Regulation
MSCI Weighs Downgrading Indonesia to Standalone Market Status
16/10/2026
MSCI has launched a consultation on reclassification, citing persistent concerns over equity-market transparency, governance and investability.
Capital Adequacy
India’s Supreme Court Strikes Down Yes Bank's AT1 Bond Write-Off
16/10/2026
India’s Supreme Court has upheld the quashing of Yes Bank’s INR 84.15 billion AT1 bond write-off, raising questions over regulatory authority and future bank rescues.
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