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
Sustainable Finance
MAS Led Green Fund Hits $800m, Taxonomy Review Underway
22/05/2026
The regulator announced new funding milestones for its blended finance initiative and has commenced a review of its green and transition taxonomy for key sectors.
Capital Adequacy
RBI Proposes New Pillar 3 Disclosure Framework for Banks
22/05/2026
The proposals aim to align bank disclosure rules with the Basel framework, enhancing transparency, comparability, and market discipline.
Clearing & Post-Trade
SEBI Proposes Scrapping Centralised Hub for Institutional Trades
22/05/2026
The proposal aims to replace the two-decade-old centralised system with a decentralised API-based model to reduce concentration risk, costs, and processing delays.
Stablecoins
Kalshi, Polymarket Continue Accepting Indian Customers Despite Ban
21/05/2026
The platforms are onboarding Indian users despite a new law banning 'online money games' and a specific warning from MeitY.
Market Risk
Indonesia to Inject IDR 2tn Daily to Stabilise Bond Market
21/05/2026
The finance ministry has activated a Bond Stabilization Fund to purchase sovereign debt and support the rupiah after it hit a record low.
Climate Risk
Singapore’s First National Adaptation Plan to Focus on Risk Assessment
21/05/2026
Singapore’s government is preparing a national framework to identify climate adaptation risks, alongside a new initiative by DBS and the CBI to mobilise private capital for adaptation projects
AI Risk & Governance
Singapore Refreshes National AI Strategy, Expands Partnerships
21/05/2026
Singapore has refreshed its NAIS with sector-focused “AI Missions”, new workforce initiatives, and expanded partnerships with OpenAI, Nvidia, and Google.
Cryptocurrency
Japan's SBI and Rakuten Preparing to Introduce Crypto Investment Trusts
21/05/2026
SBI and Rakuten are developing bitcoin and ethereum investment trusts, with the FSA planning a new regulatory framework by 2028.
AI Risk & Governance
MAS, IBF Launch AI Talent Programme for Finance Sector
21/05/2026
The programme aims to build a pipeline of AI-proficient professionals by integrating industry projects and mentorship into university studies.
Structural Regulation
Malaysia Proposes Major Overhaul of LEAP Market
21/05/2026
Regulators are proposing to open the SME market to retail investors, while streamlining listing and graduation pathways for companies.
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