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
ESG / Sustainability
Fiji Launches First Green Finance Taxonomy to Drive Investment
11/12/2025
Developed by the Reserve Bank of Fiji, IFC, and the Climate Bonds Initiative, with support from Australia, the taxonomy provides a science-based classification system to prevent greenwashing.
AML / KYC
SEBI Eases Geo-Tagging Rules for NRIs Undertaking Re-KYC
11/12/2025
SEBI has relaxed geo-tagging and physical location requirements for NRIs completing re-KYC digitally, easing access while retaining safeguards such as GPS verification and anti-spoofing checks.
Fintech / Regtech
BIS Unveils Report on Tokenised FX Pilot for Cross-Border Payments
11/12/2025
The PoC demonstrated that tokenised FX and settlement can be integrated with existing retail payment systems, paving the way for faster and more resilient cross-border transactions.
Capital / Liquidity
AMRO: Singapore’s Financial System Resilient but Faces External Shocks
11/12/2025
Singapore’s banking system remains robust, but AMRO warns that rising external risks, capital inflows and overseas property exposures require vigilance and targeted policy action.
Capital / Liquidity
Indonesia Banking Body Backs OJK’s Call for Mergers Among Small Lenders
11/12/2025
The banking association says smaller lenders must consolidate to stay competitive, citing high risk levels and widening efficiency gaps that undermine long-term viability.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand Launches Long-term Savings Scheme with Tax Benefits
11/12/2025
The TISA scheme is expected to not only boost personal savings but also strengthen Thailand’s capital markets.
Fintech / Regtech
Bank Indonesia Steps Up Oversight After Alleged BI-FAST Fraud
10/12/2025
Bank Indonesia is working with OJK to ensure recovery measures and security enhancements in affected institutions, while urging public to continue using BI-FAST.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Malaysian Royal Launches First Ringgit-backed Stablecoin
10/12/2025
RMJDT, issued by Bullish Aim on the Zetrix national blockchain, aims to boost cross-border ringgit use and attract foreign investment, marking a major step in Malaysia’s digital asset and Web3 strategy.
Fintech / Regtech
India’s Gujarat Police Crackdown on Cyber Fraud Networks
10/12/2025
Gujarat has rolled out Operation Mule Hunt, a state-level push to track scams from account operators to masterminds.
RBI Proposes Full Cost Disclosure in Retail FX Deals
10/12/2025
RBI has proposed new rules requiring ADs to disclose the full transaction cost of foreign exchange deals to retail users to boost transparency in the FX market.
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