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
KYC & CDD
Malaysia to Table New Bill This Year Tighten Oversight of Trust Companies
04/03/2026
Proposed bill will expand oversight of trust firms, strengthen governance, mandate reporting, enhance enforcement powers, and address regulatory gaps in investments.
Credit Risk
RBI Eases Income Recognition Norms for Rural Co-operative Banks
04/03/2026
The move aligns rules for standard assets with other regulated entities, removing the need for matching provisions on accrued income and ensuring uniform treatment.
Trading & Investment
IDX Revises Liquidity Provider Rules to Boost Market Depth
04/03/2026
IDX has expanded the list of eligible stocks and adjusted incentives for liquidity providers to support an upcoming 15% free-float requirement.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Japan FSA Implements Revised Supervisory Guidelines to Tackle Fraud Risks
04/03/2026
The regulator rejected consultative feedback seeking broad opt-outs from MFA requirements and reiterated restrictions on login links in emails and SMS.
Trading & Investment
Sri Lanka Targets Funds and Unit Trusts in Tax Overhaul
03/03/2026
Tax reforms targeting financial services include a 30 percent capital gains tax on unit trusts, mutual funds and trusts, alongside broader withholding tax rules and strengthened compliance measures.
Structural Regulation
New Consumer Credit Law Comes into Force in Malaysia
03/03/2026
The new law creates a new Consumer Credit Commission to license and regulate BNPL, leasing, and other credit providers, to ensure responsible lending practices.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Singapore Scam Losses Dropped to S$913m in 2025
03/03/2026
Scam losses in Singapore declined in 2025, but authorities warn of emerging tactics such as victims surrendering gold bars.
Custody & Infrastructure
Korea Orders Nationwide Crypto Custody Audit After $4.8M Leak
03/03/2026
The move follows a series of security failures, including an NTS press photo that exposed a wallet's seed phrase.
Structural Regulation
Indian Banks' Association to Review Business Correspondent Pay Structure
03/03/2026
An IBA-led committee will reassess payments and fixed card-linked remuneration for BCs, amid concerns that low and transaction-based payouts are weakening last-mile financial inclusion efforts.
CBDCs
India Launches Pilot to Deliver Food Subsidies with CBDC
03/03/2026
The government has launched a pilot using the digital rupee to deliver food benefits, calling it a step toward more transparent and efficient welfare distribution.
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