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
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.
Securities / Derivatives
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.
Fintech / Regtech
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.
Enforcement
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.
Securities / Derivatives
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.
Capital / Liquidity
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.
Capital / Liquidity
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.
Enforcement
Singapore Court Jails Former UOB Employee for Leaking Customer Data
12/03/2026
Cao Wenqing was found disclosing personal details of more than 1,000 bank customers to scammers who posed as Chinese police.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Tightens Bank Dividend Rules, Links Payouts to Capital Strength
12/03/2026
New rules, effective FY27, link dividend payouts to capital strength and asset quality, capping distributions at 75% of profit after tax.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Revises Counterparty Credit Risk Rules to Align with Basel Norms
11/03/2026
New rules clarify capital charges for clearing members and revise add-on factors for derivatives, lowering them for some contracts while raising them for others.
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