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
Securities / Derivatives
NSE, Indian Gas Exchange Explore Launch of Natural Gas Futures Contract
12/01/2026
The two exchanges are exploring a partnership to launch India’s first domestic natural gas futures contract, aimed at improving price transparency and hedging options in the gas market.
AML / KYC
Singapore Must Balance Risk and Trust: MAS Deputy Chairman
12/01/2026
Chee Hong Tat said Singapore should remain open to innovation and new capital while moving decisively against rogue actors to safeguard its reputation.
Enforcement
SEBI Sends BofA Show-cause Notice for Over Alleged Insider Trading
12/01/2026
SEBI has reportedly claimed BofA’s domestic securities team shared confidential information during a 2024 share sale.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Integrates Digital Signature for Seamless FPI Onboarding
12/01/2026
SEBI has streamlined FPI registration by embedding Digital Signature Certificate functionality into the application portal, creating an end-to-end digital process.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Considers Fresh Relief for Exporters After Low Moratorium Uptake
09/01/2026
The RBI is weighing new measures to support exporters hit by US tariffs, as fewer than 20 percent of firms availed the recent loan repayment moratorium.
Crypto / Digital Assets
India’s Tax Department Details Crypto-related Difficulties Enforcing Tax Rules
09/01/2026
Officials cite difficulties in monitoring cross-border crypto transactions and enforcing tax rules, reinforcing regulatory caution.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Notifies New Stock Broker Regulations, Tightens Governance
09/01/2026
SEBI has overhauled three-decade-old stockbroker rules to strengthen governance, risk management, and investor protection while simplifying compliance and improving ease of doing business.
Market Infrastructure
SEBI Forms Working Group to Chart Technology Roadmap for MIIs
09/01/2026
The working group will develop a short- and long-term technology roadmap MIIs, focusing on emerging digital solutions including AI, DLT and tokenisation.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Introduces Uniform Compliance Reporting Framework for SIFs
09/01/2026
SEBI has revised the Compliance Test Report to standardise how mutual funds and asset managers report compliance for Specialised Investment Funds.
ESG / Sustainability
RBI Proposes Cooling-Off Period for Co-operative Bank Directors
09/01/2026
The RBI has proposed tighter board governance rules for urban and rural co-operative banks, including a cooling-off period to prevent directors from bypassing tenure limits.
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