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
Crypto / Digital Assets
Vietnam to Ban Offshore Crypto Trading Under New Licensing Regime
19/03/2026
Five entities have passed an initial licence qualification stage. A limited number of exchanges will be allowed to operate during the trial period.
Securities / Derivatives
Singapore’s Appeals Court Upholds Jail Terms in Stock Manipulation Case
19/03/2026
The court rejected the appeals , ruling that the multi-year jail sentences for the S$8 billion penny stock crash over a decade ago were justified given the scale of market harm.
India’s NFRA Flags Audit Deficiencies at Big Four-linked Firms
19/03/2026
The audit regulator has flagged independence, governance and audit quality lapses at firms linked to PwC, EY, KPMG and BDO, calling for stronger controls and systemic improvements.
Capital / Liquidity
Korea Launches Online Loan Refinancing for Small Businesses
18/03/2026
Starting March 18, small business owners can switch eligible working capital loans to lower-interest products using mobile apps, as part of Korea’s push to expand digital services.
India’s IFSCA Proposes New Rules to Build Aircraft Leasing Hub
18/03/2026
Consultation outlines a dedicated regulatory framework for Trust and Company Service Providers and SPVs to develop a leasing ecosystem in GIFT City.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes Simpler Nomination Rules for Demat, MF Accounts
18/03/2026
The regulator has suggested default opt-in, fewer nominee details and a cap of four nominees to ease onboarding and reduce unclaimed assets.
Enforcement
Standard Chartered Settles SEBI Case Over FPI Lapses
18/03/2026
The settlement resolves alleged disclosure delays and due diligence lapses in the bank’s role as a depository participant, without admission of guilt.
Enforcement
MAS Bans Ex-Bankers Over Roles in S$3bn Money Laundering Case
18/03/2026
Two former relationship managers who were convicted last year have received multi-year bans for offences including forgery and money laundering.
RBI Mandates Disclosure of Deposit Insurance Premiums by Banks
18/03/2026
Banks must now report timely payment of DICGC premiums and disclose arrears under new RBI rules aligned with the risk-based premium framework.
Securities / Derivatives
India's Audit Regulators to Create New Coordination Framework
18/03/2026
The move follows public friction and aims to improve audit quality, clarify enforcement roles, and streamline information sharing between the bodies.
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