
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

Credit Risk
Indian Regulators Target Reporting Gaps in Surety Bonds, Private Credit
15/04/2026
Lenders have flagged data gaps in surety bonds and private credit as a major blind spot, prompting regulators to consider action to mitigate systemic risk.

AI Risk & Governance
RBI Official Outlines Principles for Responsible AI Adoption in Finance
15/04/2026
A top central bank official has called for human accountability and strong safeguards to manage the significant risks from AI adoption in finance.

Structural Regulation
NSE Secures Name for Coal Exchange, Licence Bid Next
15/04/2026
The stock exchange has received government approval for its proposed coal exchange name and will now seek an operational licence from the commodities regulator.

Reporting & Disclosures
SEBI Mandates NISM Certification for Social Impact Assessors
15/04/2026
The move aims to standardise qualifications for professionals assessing entities on the Social Stock Exchange and boost the framework's credibility.

Market Data & Technology
India's NSE Rolls Out Nanosecond Order Acknowledgement System
15/04/2026
The exchange has completed a major infrastructure upgrade, claiming a global first in order processing speed for traders.

Market Abuse
RBI Scrutinises Banks' Unwinding of Rupee Arbitrage Trades
15/04/2026
RBI is examining how banks offloaded arbitrage positions after a clampdown, amid concerns the practice aggravated rupee weakness.

Trading & Investment
RBI Updates Framework for Non-Resident Investment in Debt Instruments
15/04/2026
The updated master direction consolidates rules for non-resident debt investments and the use of debt instruments as collateral for derivatives.

Cybersecurity
SEBI Launches New IT Platforms to Enhance Regulatory Oversight
15/04/2026
SEBI has rolled out three new platforms to streamline communication, digitalise adjudication, and strengthen cybersecurity supervision for regulated entities.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Singapore Jails Former Broker for S$15m Investment Fraud
14/04/2026
A former UOB Kay Hian dealer has been sentenced for a multi-year fraud that solicited funds from investors by falsely implicating the brokerage.

AI Risk & Governance
RBI Unveils Tech-Centric Strategy for 2026-29
14/04/2026
The Reserve Bank of India's new medium-term strategy focuses on regulatory simplification, emerging technology adoption, and expanding India's global financial footprint.
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