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
Credit Risk
RBI to Tighten Loan Recovery Rules, Restrict Device Disabling
25/05/2026
New draft rules limit remote device locking to financed phones and introduce strict conduct standards and compensation for coercive practices.
Market Abuse
Two Individuals Convicted for Offences under SFA, says MAS
25/05/2026
A former OCBC Securities representative was imprisoned for abetting a false trading scheme, while a manager linked to Sasseur REIT was fined for insider dealing.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Singapore Police Crackdown Seizes $161m in Global Anti-Scam Push
25/05/2026
An operation involving 10 jurisdictions has resulted in over 3,000 arrests and highlights growing cross-border law enforcement collaboration against financial crime.
Cryptocurrency
India Parliament Panel Alarms Over Crypto Capital Flight
25/05/2026
A key parliamentary committee is studying global regulatory models after its chairman described billions of rupees flowing out of the country as “very alarming.”
Capital Adequacy
OJK Indonesia Overhauls Capital Rules for Securities Firms, Asset Managers
25/05/2026
New regulations introduce tiered licensing frameworks and significantly increase minimum capital and net working capital requirements to strengthen market resilience.
Payments & Settlements
Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City Launches Maritime Finance Hub
25/05/2026
The new ecosystem aims to repatriate USD 300 billion in annual financial flows through a regulatory sandbox and new international legal frameworks.
AI Risk & Governance
Singapore’s IMDA Updates Agentic AI Governance Framework
25/05/2026
The revised framework adds industry case studies and new guidance on risk assessment, human accountability, and technical controls for agentic AI.
Structural Regulation
India Forms Committee to Scrutinise Corporate Law Overhaul
24/05/2026
A joint parliamentary committee will examine a bill proposing to decriminalise offences, ease compliance burdens, and bolster India’s corporate governance framework.
AI Risk & Governance
Singapore Sandbox Reveals Key Governance Risks for AI Agents
23/05/2026
A government-led sandbox identifies critical risks in human oversight, cybersecurity, and data privacy, offering a governance roadmap for deploying autonomous AI systems.
Anti-Money Laundering
SEBI Proposes Allowing Third-Party Payments in Mutual Funds
23/05/2026
SEBI is consulting on proposals to permit payroll-linked investments, unit-based commissions, and donations through MFs.
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