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 Panel Calls for Tiered UPI Charges to Ensure Sustainability
16/03/2026
A parliamentary committee has recommended a tiered fee structure for UPI to address financial viability and cybersecurity risks.
Capital / Liquidity
India Unveils New Stabilisation Fund to Shield Economy from Shocks
16/03/2026
The Ministry of Finance has announced plans to set up an Economic Stabilisation Fund to shield its economy from global shocks, rising energy costs, and trade disruptions.
Crypto / Digital Assets
India Tax Authorities Probe Crypto Payments to Moonlighting Professionals
16/03/2026
The investigation focuses on undeclared overseas crypto income as India expands reporting rules for digital assets and cross-border tax compliance.
Securities / Derivatives
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.
Securities / Derivatives
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.
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.
Securities / Derivatives
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.
Fintech / Regtech
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.
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.
Securities / Derivatives
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.
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