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
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.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
SEBI Eases Certification Rules for Research Services Sales Staff
13/03/2026
SEBI has relaxed certification requirements for sales and other non-core staff linked to research services, introducing a new NISM exam tailored to client-facing roles.
Operational Risk
FSS Korea to Inspect Toss Bank After Won-Yen Price Glitch
13/03/2026
The regulator has launched an on-site probe after a system error briefly let customers buy yen at half the market rate, causing potential losses of about KRW 10 billion.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Malaysia Cabinet Refers MACC Chief to Chief Secretary for Probe
13/03/2026
The Chief Secretary to the Government will determine follow-up action, which will involve a review by the Public Service Department's disciplinary board.
Structural Regulation
Malaysia SC and Companies Commission Sign Pact to Boost MSME Funding
12/03/2026
The Securities Commission and Companies Commission will share corporate data to expand MSME access to capital markets and strengthen oversight.
Credit Risk
India’s IFSCA Issues Draft Guidelines for Capital Relief on Factoring Transactions
12/03/2026
The proposals aim to align factoring rules with Basel III, recognise credit risk mitigation tools, and set prudential norms for finance firms in GIFT City.
Alternative Markets
SEBI: Mis-Selling, Weak Valuations Key Challenges for AIF sector
12/03/2026
SEBI Chairman said the sector must enhance governance and investor protection as it grows into a key source of capital for the economy.
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