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
Cryptocurrency
Bursa Malaysia Proposes Rule Amendments for Digital Currency ETFs
16/03/2026
The proposed amendments aim to enable listing of digital currency ETFs with enhanced disclosures, risk warnings and investor safeguards.
Liquidity Risk
SEBI Sets Framework for Intraday Borrowing by Mutual Funds
16/03/2026
SEBI has removed the percentage-based cap for intraday borrowing, introducing new conditions to help funds manage liquidity mismatches.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Eases Russian Oil Sanctions for 30 Days to Calm Markets
16/03/2026
OFAC issues a temporary general licence to release Russian oil stranded at sea, a move aimed at market stability that has been criticised by Ukraine and European partners.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Proposes Simpler Rules for Securities Transmission
15/03/2026
The proposals aim to ease the process for heirs by raising claim limits and standardising documentation for financial institutions.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
New 'Digital Lutera" Malware Bypasses UPI Security in India - Reports
13/03/2026
A cybersecurity firm has detailed a new attack method, Digital Lutera, that circumvents SIM-binding, enabling large-scale fraud on India’s digital payments network.
Structural Regulation
OJK Indonesia Issues Rules for Representative Offices of Foreign FIs
13/03/2026
OJK is allowing foreign financial institutions to open representative offices in Indonesia to promote cross-border financing while banning direct lending activities.
Cybersecurity
Bursa Malaysia to Review IT Standards After Cyber Incidents at Brokers
13/03/2026
Bursa Malaysia has directed brokers to conduct system reviews and is enhancing security standards following disruptions traced to a platform vendor.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Singapore Court Jails Chinese National over $6.9m Crypto Theft
13/03/2026
Chinese national Zhang Xinghua jailed two years for role in multi-million-dollar SafeX cryptocurrency theft involving insider access and laundering attempts.
Sustainable Finance
Singapore Outlines Initiatives to Boost Sustainable Finance Ecosystem
13/03/2026
Minister Indranee Rajah outlines a multi-pronged strategy, including workforce training, a progressive carbon tax, and major financing initiatives to tackle climate risks.
Cybersecurity
BNM Sets New Technology Risk Rules for Payment Firms
13/03/2026
BNM has introduced stricter technology, cybersecurity, and operational resilience rules for payment providers amid rapid digital payments growth.
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