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
Cybersecurity
MAS Warns of Growing Deepfake Cyber Threats to Financial Sector
19/09/2025
New paper outlines the growing cyber threats posed by deepfakes to the financial sector, urging FIs to strengthen their defences against fraud and misinformation.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Weighs Allowing FPI Access to Broader Commodities Market
19/09/2025
SEBI is exploring broader institutional access to India’s commodities market in a bid to boost liquidity, enhance hedging options, and strengthen the country’s role in global pricing.
Credit Risk
Bangladesh Bank Approves Merger of 5 Entities into New State-owned Lender
19/09/2025
BB said that existing boards of 5 Islamic banks will be dissolved, administrative teams will be appointed and depositors will be protected.
Capital Adequacy
Indonesia’s OJK Issues New Bank Transparency Rules
18/09/2025
The new regulation, effective February 2026, mandates banks to publish financial statements, risk exposure reports, and other material information in line with international best practices.
Payments & Settlements
NPCI Proposes to Allow UPI Cash Withdrawals via Business Correspondents
18/09/2025
The NPCI is seeking RBI approval to allow customers to withdraw up to INR 10,000 per transaction, widening access to cash services.
KYC & CDD
Japan 's Nippon Life Uncovers Data Misuse as Regulator Intensifies Scrutiny of Insurers
18/09/2025
An internal review found staff seconded to banks accessed confidential sales information without authorisation, prompting the insurer to take disciplinary action.
Cybersecurity
India Mandates Cybersecurity Audits for All Crypto Exchanges
18/09/2025
Cybersecurity audits will be mandatory for exchanges seeking registration with the FIU. CERT-In has been designated as the overseeing agency.
Structural Regulation
India Unveils New Framework Allowing Bespoke Pension Plans
18/09/2025
The pension regulator will let fund managers design tailor-made schemes under the National Pension System, giving subscribers more choice and flexibility in retirement planning.
Reporting & Disclosures
SGX RegCo Urges REITs to Unlock Value, Brace for Stricter Climate Rules
18/09/2025
SGX RegCo will move towards a disclosure-based regime while tightening climate reporting standards, said Tan Boon Gin.
Market Abuse
India’s CBI Files Supplementary Chargesheet in NSE Co-location Case
18/09/2025
The chargesheet has named additional brokers and detailed their alleged role in securing preferential access to trading servers.
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