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
AML / KYC
India’s Enforcement Directorate Arrests WinZO Founders in Gaming Crackdown
28/11/2025
The authorities allege illegal gaming operations, algorithmic rigging and laundering of funds through offshore entities as part of a probe into gaming platforms.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BIS Warns of Rising Risks as Tokenised Money Market Funds Surge
28/11/2025
The BIS says fast-growing tokenised money market funds, now central to DeFi, mirror and may amplify liquidity and compliance risks seen in stablecoins and traditional MMFs.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia Launches Blockchain Consortium to Drive National Digital Strategy
28/11/2025
The 19-member consortium led by TEIZA, unites government, financial and tech players to set national standards and accelerate blockchain adoption across key sectors.
Fintech / Regtech
BIS: AI Agents Can Replicate Key Cash Management Decisions
28/11/2025
New study finds that general-purpose AI agents can replicate core cash management decisions in wholesale payment systems, showing precautionary behaviour similar to human operators.
Securities / Derivatives
Abaxx Exchange Gets US CFTC Approval for Direct Market Access
28/11/2025
The FBOT approval enables direct US participation in Abaxx’s energy transition benchmarks, expanding market access and deepening liquidity.
Fintech / Regtech
SC Malaysia Selects Six Firms for First Regulatory Sandbox Cohort
28/11/2025
The selected firms target innovation in alternative real estate investment, digital secondary markets and new financing models.
Market Infrastructure
IMF Reclassifies India’s FX Regime as ‘Crawl-Like’ from Stablised
28/11/2025
The IMF urged India to restrict FX intervention to periods of market disorder, saying a more flexible rupee would better absorb external shocks and deepen currency markets.
ESG / Sustainability
Japan FSA Proposes Amendments to Mandate Sustainability Reporting
28/11/2025
Japan’s FSA has proposed disclosure reforms, including mandatory sustainability reporting for major Prime Market companies and expanded requirements on human capital.
Fintech / Regtech
India Introduces 'Full Delegation' on National UPI Payments Platform
28/11/2025
BHIM app users can authorise 'trusted contacts' to make payments up to INR 15,000 a month on their behalf while retaining full oversight and control.
ESG / Sustainability
Brunei Launches Sustainable Finance Roadmap to Drive ESG Integration
27/11/2025
The national plan sets out four key pillars to build a climate-resilient financial sector and guide the country’s transition toward sustainable, Shariah-aligned investment practices.
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