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
Tokenisation
KSD Launches Testbed Platform for Security Tokens
30/06/2025
KSD plans to transition the testbed into a fully operational platform in tandem with the upcoming security token legislation.
Payments & Settlements
Bangladesh Bank Expands Offshore Bank Services for Non-Residents
30/06/2025
The new directive allows OBUs to facilitate trade-related services and repatriate remittances via global payment networks.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Singapore Retail Investors Face Hurdles Exercising Rights: Survey
30/06/2025
The SIAS survey revealed that retail investors continue to face challenges in exercising their rights and calls for stronger protections.
Structural Regulation
Malaysia Requiring EPF Contributions for Foreign Employees from October 2025
30/06/2025
Employers are required to as part of compliance with the expansion of mandatory EPF contribution coverage to non-Malaysian citizen employees.
Anti-Money Laundering
Singapore’s Sheng Siong Tightens $TM Safeguards Over ML Concerns
27/06/2025
Four individuals have been arrested for allegedly exploiting the supermarket chain’s $TM system as part of a money laundering operation.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
MAS to Consider Stronger Safeguards for Inter-bank Transfers
27/06/2025
Currently, with no built-in verification of recipient names, the onus is on the sender to ensure the accuracy of inter-bank transfers.
Anti-Money Laundering
MAS Issues New Guidance to Strengthen VCC Governance
27/06/2025
A thematic review revealed gaps in custody arrangements, director appointments, fund management substance, and AML controls.
Reporting & Disclosures
Singapore Business Federation Calls for Climate Disclosure Deadline Extension
27/06/2025
The SBF recommends extending the compliance deadline by 1-2 years to allow small- and mid-cap companies to build up their capabilities.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Fines BSE for Unequal Information Access and Compliance Lapses
27/06/2025
SEBI said BSE’s systems allowed select clients early access to sensitive information, breaching transparency requirements and undermining market integrity.
Stablecoins
Stablecoins Fall Short of Sound Money Principles: BIS
27/06/2025
However, a “tokenised unified ledger” can enhance efficiency and unlock new possibilities in cross-border payments, securities markets and beyond.
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