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 [email protected]
Articles by Nithya Subramanian
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Proposes Revamp of Lead Bank Scheme to Improve Financial Inclusion
16/02/2026
The draft guidelines to modernise LBS, setting credit-deposit ratio targets, easing borrower procedures, and strengthening district-level credit planning to boost rural lending.
Securities / Derivatives
RBI Issues Draft Framework for Bank Exposure to REITs
16/02/2026
The consultation proposes allowing banks to extend credit to listed REITs under prudential safeguards, including a 49 percent asset exposure limit and eligibility criteria.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes to Ease Reporting Norms for Stockbrokers
16/02/2026
SEBI consultation proposes limiting bank and demat account reporting requirements, especially for primary dealers, to reduce compliance burden.
Securities / Derivatives
Singapore Launches Workgroup to Strengthen Growth Capital Ecosystem
16/02/2026
The high-level group will recommend strategies to deepen private capital markets and support companies from startup to IPO.
Market Infrastructure
India’s IFSCA Approves New Draft Pension Fund Regulations
16/02/2026
India’s IFSCA has approved draft pension fund regulations to enable pension fund operations in GIFT City, targeting NRIs and foreign investors with a structured retirement savings framework.
Securities / Derivatives
SC Malaysia Finalising Licensing Framework for Cash Trust Schemes
16/02/2026
The regulator is finalising a licensing framework for cash trust schemes to strengthen regulatory oversight and enhance investor protection.
AML / KYC
Cambodia Drafts New Law to Bolster Crackdown on Online Scams
16/02/2026
The draft law is a high-priority move to protect the public, safeguard Cambodia’s digital economy and curb escalating technology-based fraud losses.
RBI Proposes Overhaul of Loan Recovery Norms to Curb Harassment
16/02/2026
The central bank has proposed a comprehensive framework banning harassment and setting strict conduct rules for all regulated lenders.
ESG / Sustainability
SC Malaysia Appoints First Social Exchange Platform Operator
13/02/2026
The social exchange will provide a structured and transparent avenue for non-profit organisations to raise donations for eligible social projects.
Crypto / Digital Assets
J5 Warns on OTC Crypto, Payment Processor Risks
13/02/2026
Global tax authorities warn that OTC crypto desks and payment processors face rising misuse risks, calling for stronger oversight and coordination to curb illicit financial flows.
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