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
Fintech / Regtech
India’s IFSCA Consults on New Internet Banking Rules for Offshore Units
24/09/2025
The proposals outline mandatory measures on cyber security, customer authentication, fraud monitoring, and system resilience, with compliance targeted by March 2026.
RBI Urges Banks to Lower Fees on Customer Products
24/09/2025
RBI is tightening oversight of India’s fast-growing retail lending sector, citing concerns over fairness and risks to low-income borrowers despite strong profits for banks.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI and RBI in Talks to Boost Corporate Bond Index Derivatives
23/09/2025
The aim is to align bond trading with equities in settlement, platforms and culture, a shift seen as key to spurring growth.
Capital / Liquidity
OJK Indonesia Probes Suspected Breach of BCA Client Fund Account
22/09/2025
OJK is coordinating with IDX, KPEI and KSEI to mitigate risks and has tightened rules on client fund transfers and withdrawals to safeguard investors.
Fintech / Regtech
India’s IFSCA Proposes New Fintech Sandbox Framework
22/09/2025
The framework introduces sandboxes and referral mechanisms to support fintech innovation and collaboration between India and foreign entities.
Enforcement
MAS Fines Singlife Financial Advisers, Issues POs Over Supervisory Lapses
22/09/2025
MAS took regulatory action against Singlife Financial Advisers and several former employees over recruitment lapses and product mis-selling breaches.
Securities / Derivatives
SC Malaysia Issues Guidelines for Social Exchange Platforms
22/09/2025
The guidelines will pave the way for the establishment of Malaysia’s first social exchange to facilitate fundraising for social impact projects.
Fintech / Regtech
Vietnam Resolves to Launch 'National Enterprise Database'
22/09/2025
The database will be rolled out in phases supporting the creation of a "Business Health Index", which will measure the overall vitality of enterprises and entrepreneurs.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes New Reporting NAV Rules for AIFs
22/09/2025
SEBI has proposed new rules requiring AIFs to report NAVs to depositories within 15 days of valuation.
ESG / Sustainability
VPBank Issues Vietnam’s First International Sustainable Bond
22/09/2025
The USD 300 million sustainable bond is backed by IFC and France’s Proparco to fund renewable energy, SMEs and social projects.
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