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
Securities / Derivatives
India’s Supreme Court to Examine Constitutional Validity of Securities Tax
08/10/2025
The petitioner claims Securities Transaction Tax violates fundamental rights and results in double taxation on market trades.
AML / KYC
Sri Lanka’s FIU Launches Mandatory Survey to Identify VASPs
08/10/2025
The survey aims to strengthen Sri Lanka's readiness for its upcoming AML/CFT evaluation and lay the groundwork for a future registration and reporting framework for VASPs.
AML / KYC
India’s ED Finds OctaFX Netted INR 8bn from Illegal Trades
08/10/2025
The ED is investigating the forex and crypto trading platform for money laundering, after uncovering a sophisticated, transcontinental fraud and money laundering operation.
Fintech / Regtech
BNM, PayNet to Roll Out AI-Powered Fraud Detection System in 2026
08/10/2025
BNM and PayNet are developing an AI-based predictive system to detect fraudulent transactions before they occur, part of broader efforts to combat online scams.
Securities / Derivatives
Indonesia OJK Takes Over Oversight of Financial Derivatives from Bappebti
07/10/2025
OJK will focus on strengthening oversight through enhanced reporting, investor identification, and coordinated supervision.
Enforcement
Tokyo Court Jails Ex-MUFG Manager for Safety Deposit Box Theft
07/10/2025
The manager was sentenced to nine years in prison for stealing gold and cash from customer safety deposit boxes, prompting Japan’s FSA to ban cash storage and tighten bank oversight.
Securities / Derivatives
RBI Opens Corporate Debt Market to Foreign Holders of Rupee Vostro Accounts
07/10/2025
The RBI has expanded the investment avenues for Special Rupee Vostro Account balances, now allowing non-residents to purchase corporate bonds and commercial paper.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Proposes Market-Based Overhaul of External Borrowing Rules
07/10/2025
The RBI has proposed allowing companies to borrow up to USD 1 billion or 300% of net worth and raise funds at market-determined rates.
Securities / Derivatives
Malaysia Gazettes Tax Rules for SFOs in Forest City Hub
07/10/2025
The framework formalises Malaysia’s 20-year tax incentive scheme for family offices, aimed at attracting global capital and drive local investments.
RBI Proposes to Ease Rules for Foreign Branch, Office Establishment
07/10/2025
RBI has proposed easing eligibility norms, simplifying closure procedures, and granting greater operational freedom to foreign entities establishing offices or branches in India.
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