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
South Korea Faces Debate Over Proposed KOSDAQ Market Separation
26/02/2026
A proposal to spin off the KOSDAQ market from the KRX has triggered opposition from unions and regional leaders, intensifying debate over the future structure of capital markets.
Data Privacy
Vietnam Weighs Linking Social Media Accounts to National ID System
26/02/2026
The initiative is aimed at curbing fake accounts, strengthening cybersecurity, and accelerating the country’s broader digital transformation goals.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
India: Finance Minister Warns Banks to Halt 'Offence' of Mis-Selling
25/02/2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has told lenders to refocus on core business as the RBI prepares new guidelines mandating refunds.
Structural Regulation
India’s IFSCA Proposes New Framework for Financial Advisers
25/02/2026
The draft regulations introduce strict net worth requirements and fiduciary standards to govern financial advisory services within GIFT City.
Structural Regulation
India’s IFSCA Proposes New Framework for Electronic Trading Platforms
25/02/2026
The draft framework mandates USD 1 million minimum net worth and "fit and proper" management for GIFT City electronic trading platforms.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Indian Court Removes Stay Protecting Anil Ambani from ‘Fraud’ Tag
25/02/2026
The ruling allows three public sector banks to resume fraud-classification proceedings over an alleged INR 315.8 billion loan default.
AI Risk & Governance
RBI Partners with Digital India to Launch Multilingual Banking AI
25/02/2026
The partnership will develop AI language models for banking, aimed at enhancing financial inclusion by enabling services in multiple Indian languages.
Structural Regulation
India Plans to Merge Tax and Financial Reporting Rules
25/02/2026
The government will set up panel under the MCA and CBDT to integrate IndAS and ICDS, aiming to end dual reporting, cut compliance costs and reduce tax disputes for corporate India.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Indonesia’s OJK, BI Launch Digital Hub to Cultivate Tech Talent
25/02/2026
The new hub is aimed at nurturing digital talent, accelerating fintech innovation, and supporting the country’s long-term digital economy ambitions.
Reporting & Disclosures
Environmental Group Files Complaint With SGX Against OCBC
25/02/2026
Market Forces alleged that OCBC failed to fully disclose climate risks tied to financing for Indonesia’s coal-powered Harita Nickel operations, potentially breaching SGX sustainability reporting rules.
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