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
Fintech / Regtech
US Designates India's UPI and Data Rules as Trade Barriers
07/04/2026
The USTR’s annual trade report flags India’s digital payment ecosystem, data localisation rules, and content takedown orders as significant hurdles.
India Shields Pre-2017 Foreign Investment Gains from Stricter Tax Rules
07/04/2026
The move aims to calm investor fears sparked by a court ruling that threatened to retroactively unwind treaty benefits for legacy deals.
ESG / Sustainability
Indian Bank Union Seeks Probe into HDFC After Chairman's Exit
07/04/2026
A major bank employees' union has demanded a government inquiry into governance at India's largest private lender following a high-profile resignation.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Approves Emirates NBD's $3bn Takeover of RBL Bank
06/04/2026
The deal will reclassify RBL Bank as a foreign-owned subsidiary, with key regulatory relaxations and a cap on the acquirer's voting rights.
Enforcement
Singapore Charges Fourth Executive in Probe of Illicit Nvidia Chip Exports
06/04/2026
The case highlights growing US pressure on Southeast Asian hubs to enforce export controls on advanced technology destined for China.
AML / KYC
SC Malaysia, MCMC Ink Pact to Fight Investment Scams
06/04/2026
The regulators will use AI and enhance intelligence sharing to combat fraudulent schemes exploiting digital platforms.
Capital / Liquidity
India Passes Insolvency, Bankruptcy Reforms to Speed Up Resolutions
06/04/2026
The amendments aim to cut delays and align the nation's corporate insolvency framework with global standards to boost investor confidence.
AML / KYC
Bangladesh Bank Staff to be Charged Over Decade-Old Cyber Heist
30/03/2026
Investigators have identified nearly 70 suspects, including bank insiders, in the 2016 SWIFT network breach.
AML / KYC
RBI Releases Payments Vision 2028, Proposes Shared Fraud Liability
30/03/2026
The RBI plans to make beneficiary banks partly liable for fraud, review cross-border rules, and potentially bring major digital platforms under direct oversight.
Enforcement
Indian Authorities Arrest Suspect Linked to Myanmar Crypto Scam Ring
30/03/2026
The arrest of a key suspect in a human trafficking network forcing victims into crypto fraud highlights a growing challenge for regional financial crime enforcement.
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