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
Cybersecurity
Japan Megabanks to Use OpenAI Model for Cyber Defence
01/06/2026
Japan's largest banks will get early access to a new AI model to find system vulnerabilities, following government-level talks on national security.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Singapore to Launch Cyber Command to Combat Financial Scams
01/06/2026
A new dedicated police unit will consolidate anti-scam and cybercrime capabilities to tackle rising online threats and protect financial assets.
Operational Risk
MAS Details Expectations for Fund Manager Risk Frameworks
01/06/2026
A new guidance on risk management for fund managers highlights weaknesses in governance, due diligence, and ongoing monitoring found during inspections.
Operational Risk
MAS Outlines Stricter Expectations for Fund Valuation Practices
01/06/2026
The regulator has detailed its supervisory expectations for fund managers, emphasising robust governance, independent processes, and rigorous controls following thematic inspections.
Structural Regulation
Japan Enacts Law for CFIUS-Style Foreign Investment Screening
01/06/2026
The revised law creates a cross-ministerial panel and expands the scope of deals subject to national security reviews.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Taiwan Proposes New Rules to Strengthen Anti-Fraud Defences
31/05/2026
The amendments aim to formalise data sharing between banks and VASPs, expand red flags, and streamline the return of victim assets.
Credit Risk
FSC Korea to Overhaul Debt Collection with New Licensing Regime
29/05/2026
The regulator will replace the current registration system for debt collectors with a stricter licensing model.
Liquidity Risk
MAS Finalises Updates to Bank Liquidity Frameworks
29/05/2026
MAS is set to implement group-level requirements and has narrowed the scope of eligible liquid assets, with a transitional period for existing holdings.
Anti-Money Laundering
Korean Police Forms Task Force to Target ‘Tether Laundromat’ Schemes
29/05/2026
A new multi-agency police unit will target unregistered crypto exchanges used to launder criminal proceeds, with a specific focus on the stablecoin Tether.
Structural Regulation
SC Malaysia Finalises New Equity Listing Framework
29/05/2026
The securities regulator has raised profit thresholds for Main Market listings and tightened rules for transfers from the ACE Market, effective from 3 June 2026.
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