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
BIS Publishes Report on Quantum-Safe Payment System Tests
12/12/2025
BIS confirms post-quantum cryptography can function in real payment systems, advancing efforts to protect global finance from future quantum threats.
Market Infrastructure
Vietnam Set to Launch International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City
12/12/2025
Authorities say that new decrees and strong interest from more than 50 institutional investors are paving the way for the launch of the IFC this month.
ESG / Sustainability
ISSB Issues Amendments to GHG Emissions Disclosure Standards
12/12/2025
The amendments ease companies’ reporting of GHG, offering practical relief and clearer guidance while maintaining the integrity and investor usefulness of climate disclosures.
Vietnam National Assembly Approves Update to Deposit Insurance Law
12/12/2025
Revised law expands the deposit insurer’s crisis management powers, enhances transparency, and sets a firm 30-day payout timeline for depositors.
Sanctions
UK Sanctions Two China-Based Firms Over Global Cyberattacks
12/12/2025
The UK sanctioned two China-based tech firms for global cyberattacks, underscoring rising state-linked cyber threats and escalating hybrid warfare concerns.
Crypto / Digital Assets
India Cracks Down on Tax Evasion Linked to Virtual Assets
12/12/2025
India has intensified its crackdown on undisclosed crypto income, uncovering major tax evasion, tightening reporting rules, and expanding AML oversight of virtual asset platforms.
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.
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