Nithya Subramanian

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    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

    AML / KYC

    Three Singaporeans Arrested in S$500m Prince Group Probe

    04/03/2026

    An arrest warrant has been issued for a fourth suspect as the total value of assets seized in the transnational scam syndicate investigation now exceeds S$500 million.

    Securities / Derivatives

    MAS in Talks with Global Banks to Advance Gold Hub Ambitions - Reports

    04/03/2026

    Singapore is working with global and local banks to boost liquidity and attract growing demand from wealthy investors.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea and Singapore Launch AI Alliance, Target $300m Venture Fund

    04/03/2026

    The partnership includes a new innovation alliance, a Singapore-based fund for AI and deep tech startups, and multiple joint research agreements.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia Seeks Feedback on National Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

    04/03/2026

    BNM and the SC have launched a consultation on a unified, science-based framework to classify sustainable activities, aligned with ASEAN standards.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India, Canada to Deepen Payments, Financial Sector Cooperation

    04/03/2026

    The two countries agreed to expand collaboration on instant payments, cross-border remittances and capital markets, alongside boosting long-term investment flows.

    AML / KYC

    FSS Korea Sanctions KB Life Insurance for AML Control Failures

    04/03/2026

    The regulator cited failures in monitoring high-risk customers and enforcing internal controls, underscoring tighter scrutiny of AML compliance in Korea’s insurance sector.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Has Stepped Up Market Oversight, Investor Protection, Says Chairman

    04/03/2026

    In the last one year, SEBI has tightened derivatives surveillance, strengthened insider trading enforcement, cracked down on misleading finfluencers to protect retail participants.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore Overhauls Cybersecurity Strategy With New Tools and Mandatory Standards

    04/03/2026

    The new strategy includes deploying proprietary government threat detection tools, mandating Cyber Trust Mark certification, and raising security standards for consumer routers.

    AML / KYC

    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.

    Capital / Liquidity

    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.

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