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
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.
Credit Risk
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.
Alternative Markets
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.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
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 Adequacy
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.
Credit Risk
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.
Market Abuse
US Lawmakers Probe Alleged Manipulation of US-Listed Chinese Stocks
11/03/2026
A House Select Committee is investigating Wall Street underwriters over their alleged roles in bringing Chinese companies linked to stock manipulation schemes to US markets.
Capital Adequacy
RBI Allows NBFCs, HFCs to Include Quarterly Profits in Capital Calculations
11/03/2026
New rules permit the inclusion of reviewed or audited quarterly profits in owned funds, a move expected to boost capital flexibility for non-bank lenders.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Google Launches Verification Process for Financial Ads in Malaysia
11/03/2026
Starting from 14 April, only licensed financial firms will be allowed to advertise on the platform to curb rising online scams.
Trading & Investment
Bursa Malaysia Pledges Support for New Capital Market Masterplan
11/03/2026
The exchange plans to boost IPOs, expand ESG and Islamic finance offerings, and strengthen market access for smaller companies, aiming to future‑proof the market and enhance regional connectivity.
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