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
Crypto / Digital Assets
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.
Securities / Derivatives
India’s GIFT City Sees Flurry of Listings and Market Initiatives
03/03/2026
The IFSCA announced a series of collaborations, the launch of the first IPO, admission of overseas equity, a Sri Lankan blue bond listing and the rollout of expanded global investment access.
Fintech / Regtech
GARP and NSE Subsidiary Partner to Boost Risk Management in India
03/03/2026
GARP and NAL Academy have announced a collaboration to expand risk management education, professional development and certification pathways across India.
ESG / Sustainability
SEBI Issues Norms for Independent Reviewers of Green Debt Securities
03/03/2026
SEBI has updated requirements for appointing third-party reviewers and certifiers of green bonds and loans to enhance accountability, expertise and investor confidence.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia Imposes New Rules on SIM Registration to Curb Fraud & Scams
02/03/2026
The MCMC has introduced a stricter prepaid SIM registration framework, limiting individuals to five cards per telco, enforcing biometric verification, and tightening rules for minors and tourists.
Securities / Derivatives
India’s NSE Invites Banks to Pitch for its Long-awaited IPO
02/03/2026
The NSE has begun soliciting proposals from investment banks and advisers as it advances plans for its expected IPO, which has received SEBI approval.
Capital / Liquidity
Indian Banks Accumulate G-Secs as Deadline for New LCR Norms Loom
02/03/2026
Lenders ramp up sovereign debt holdings as portfolios near regulatory minimum levels and revised liquidity coverage rules loom in April.
Enforcement
BNM Fines 13 Money Changers for Inadequate Funds, Weak Controls
02/03/2026
BNM has imposed penalties on 13 licensed money changers, underscoring the regulator’s focus on financial integrity and consumer protection.
Fintech / Regtech
India, Israel Explore UPI Linkage, Deepen Cooperation in AI and Cybersecurity
02/03/2026
The two countries agree to examine interoperability between India’s UPI and Israel’s fast payment system, while accelerating collaboration in AI, cybersecurity and free trade talks.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Overhauls Mutual Fund Categorisation Rules, Caps Portfolio Overlap
02/03/2026
SEBI has capped portfolio overlap, introduced life-cycle funds, and scrapped solution-oriented schemes to reduce duplication and enhance investor clarity.
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