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
Market Infrastructure
RBI to Face Pressure from Banks on Derivatives Reporting Rules
01/07/2025
Global banks are concerned about client confidentiality and cross-border regulatory conflicts if they are required to report offshore trades.
Enforcement
Malaysian Court Jails Ex-CIMB Banker for Securities Fraud
01/07/2025
The former banker claimed he would invest investors’ funds in shares but used them for other purposes without their knowledge.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SC Malaysia Consults on Overhauling Digital Asset Exchange Rules
01/07/2025
SC proposes tighter asset safeguards, higher capital requirements, and a faster listing process for regulated digital asset exchanges.
Singapore Expands Access to FIDReC Dispute Resolution Services
01/07/2025
FIDReC’s financial dispute resolution services are now available to over 200,000 small businesses and 2,000 non-profits.
AML / KYC
MAS Fines Five Payment Firms for AML/CFT Lapses
01/07/2025
MAS investigations found lapses in customer due diligence, identifying beneficial owners and cross-border transaction monitoring.
Enforcement
Malaysia Targets Overseas Assets Linked to Former Finance Minister
01/07/2025
The MACC has sought foreign cooperation to freeze and investigate wealth across five jurisdictions, including the US, Singapore, and Japan.
AML / KYC
Cambodia ‘Deliberately Ignoring’ Slavery and Torture in Scam Compounds – Report
30/06/2025
An investigation by Amnesty International found that Cambodian police sometimes work with the bosses of scam compounds.
Fintech / Regtech
India’s Finance Ministry, RBI Agree to Scale Up Unified Lending Interface
30/06/2025
The new digital public infrastructure is aimed at transforming credit delivery through seamless data integration and real-time access.
Fintech / Regtech
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.
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.
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