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
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Proposes Raising Bank Dividend Payout Cap to 75%
16/01/2026
The draft norms propose increasing the dividend payout limit for banks while introducing stricter capital adequacy and asset quality thresholds.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Steps Up Scrutiny of New Fund Offers to Curb Portfolio Overlap
16/01/2026
The regulator has commenced stricter vetting for new fund offers to prevent asset management companies from launching redundant investment products.
Market Infrastructure
RBI Recognises FEDAI as an SRO for Authorised Dealers
16/01/2026
The RBI has given FEDAI one year to align its governance with the central bank’s omnibus SRO framework and expand its membership.
Enforcement
Cambodian Authorities Intensify Crackdown on Online Scam Networks
16/01/2026
Cambodia has stepped up raids and regulatory measures against online fraud, as Prime Minister Hun Manet flags cybercrime as a top national priority amid growing global pressure.
RBI Revises Ombudsman Rules to Boost Customer Grievance Redressal
15/01/2026
RBI has introduced rigorous internal ombudsman norms for banks and NBFCs, requiring automatic escalation of unresolved complaints and heightened board accountability.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Proposes Tighter Foreign Exchange Risk Capital Norms
15/01/2026
Draft rules mandate continuous capital for forex risk and a unified net open position calculation for a wide range of financial institutions.
Indonesia Issues New Rules to Strengthen Insurance and Pension Sectors
15/01/2026
Two new regulations have been rolled out to sharpen risk-based supervision and boost governance and competitiveness across the industry.
Enforcement
Indonesia: OJK & Police Deepen Cooperation to Tackle Financial Scams
15/01/2026
The closer collaboration is expected to speed up scam investigations, strengthen enforcement and accelerate the recovery of victims’ funds amid a surge in online fraud cases.
Enforcement
MAS Bans Former Fund Manager Over Fraudulent Bond Trades
15/01/2026
MAS has barred Sun Weiyeh for seven years after he was convicted of defrauding investors through improper bond transactions that caused losses to an externally held fund.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Mitsui to Launch Japan’s First Aircraft and Vessel Digital Securities
15/01/2026
Japanese trading giant Mitsui & Co plans to fractionalise capital-intensive transport assets via blockchain, offering retail investors access to lease-backed returns from 2026.
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