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
Structural Regulation
SEBI Considers Common Stewardship Platform for Mutual Funds
09/06/2026
SEBI is expected to release a consultation paper on a platform to enable collective engagement by mutual funds on corporate governance issues.
Payments & Settlements
RBI Opens Forex Swap Windows for Deposits and Foreign Borrowings
09/06/2026
RBI has introduced two US dollar-rupee swap facilities and exempted certain deposits from reserve requirements to attract foreign currency inflows.
Structural Regulation
India Proposes VCC Framework to Bolster Fund Management in GIFT City
08/06/2026
Proposed legislation aims to introduce a corporate fund structure popular in global hubs like Singapore, offering greater flexibility and investor protection.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
PwC Review Finds IndusInd Bank Overstated Profit by INR 18.18bn
08/06/2026
A confidential review found manual accounting entries were used to offset trading losses, highlighting significant internal control and governance weaknesses.
Emerging Prudential Risks
India Considers Raising Bank Deposit Insurance Limit to INR 750,000
08/06/2026
The finance ministry has proposed increasing depositor protection to bolster financial stability amid concerns over the health of smaller co-operative lenders.
Liquidity Risk
RBI Proposes Linking Bulk Deposit Rates to Liquidity Risk
08/06/2026
The central bank aims to give lenders greater pricing flexibility for large deposits while mandating stricter daily transparency on all interest rates.
Trading & Investment
Malaysia Launches MYR 50m Scheme to Boost SME Listings
08/06/2026
The new programme offers subsidised financing and capacity building to prepare 200 high-potential SMEs for IPOs on Bursa Malaysia by 2030.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Korea Halves Bank Fines for ELS Mis-selling to KRW 600 Billion
08/06/2026
The FSS drastically cut penalties for five major banks after a rare intervention by the FSC, boosting bank shares and easing balance sheet concerns.
Structural Regulation
Bangladesh Vows Market Overhaul with New BSEC Leadership
08/06/2026
The new leadership plans to tackle market manipulation, simplify regulations, and introduce incentives to attract quality listings and restore investor confidence.
Reporting & Disclosures
ISO Publishes Global Standard for Financial Sector Transition Plans
07/06/2026
The new certifiable standard, ISO 32212, aims to provide a common framework for banks, insurers, and investors to develop credible net-zero plans.
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