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
Crypto / Digital Assets
Indonesia to Launch Bond-Backed Stablecoin via Digital Rupiah CBDC
04/11/2025
Bank Indonesia is developing a government-bond-backed digital token to operate alongside its digital rupiah, aiming to strengthen monetary control and deepen the country’s digital financial infrastructure.
Fintech / Regtech
SBV Tightens Security Rules for Mobile Banking Apps
04/11/2025
SBV is tightening cybersecurity rules for online and mobile banking, requiring stricter app version controls, regular vulnerability checks, and stronger defences against cyberattacks.
Securities / Derivatives
India’s Power Regulator Probes GNA Energy Over Alleged Insider Trading
03/11/2025
The investigation follows SEBI’s findings that GNA Energy officials may have traded on confidential details of a key power market reform before its public announcement.
AML / KYC
India Updates GIFT City KYC Rules to Cover Financial Groups, NRIs
03/11/2025
The IFSCA has tightened digital KYC norms with new cybersecurity, AI verification, and data safeguards, while allowing limited cross-border onboarding for NRIs from select countries.
Capital / Liquidity
OJK Indonesia Strengthens Capital and Liquidity Rules for Islamic Banks
03/11/2025
The OJK has issued two new regulations introducing liquidity, funding, and leverage requirements for Islamic banks to align with global Basel III and IFSB standards.
Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia to Revise Listing Fees from January 2026
03/11/2025
Bursa Malaysia will revise its listing and regulatory fees for the Main, ACE, and LEAP markets after receiving approval from the Securities Commission Malaysia.
Sanctions
US Sanctions Human Smuggling Network Led by Indian-Mexican National
03/11/2025
OFAC sanctioned Bhardwaj Human Smuggling Organization, its leader, and 16 related companies for trafficking migrants and laundering illicit profits across multiple countries.
World Bank Report Calls for Reforms to Malaysia Pension System
03/11/2025
New paper calls on Malaysia to reform its pension and retirement system, citing inadequate savings and limited social pension coverage as major risks to ageing Malaysians.
Enforcement
Singapore Seizes S$150m Linked to Cambodian Tycoon in Fraud Probe
03/11/2025
Singapore police have seized assets tied to Chen Zhi, following a global investigation into a vast money laundering and fraud network connected to forced-labour scam operations in Cambodia.
Securities / Derivatives
Korean Regulators to Scrutinise K-Bank’s Reliance on Upbit Ahead of IPO
03/11/2025
South Korea’s financial authorities will closely review K-Bank’s reliance on cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, focusing on potential liquidity risks and risk disclosures.
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