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
Sustainable Finance
Colombo Stock Exchange Launches GSS+ Bonds Framework
06/05/2025
The framework includes green, blue, social, sustainability, and other related instruments, such as sustainability-linked bonds.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Consults on Framework for Orderly Exit of KYC Registration Agencies
06/05/2025
KRAs would be required to develop a Standard Operating Procedure to ensuring continuity of services in the event of voluntary exit or involuntary cessation of operations.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Vietnam Approves P2P Lending Trials in Fintech Sandbox
06/05/2025
The pilot establishes a regulatory testing ground for digital lending, credit scoring, and API-based data sharing. Foreign banks are excluded from participation.
KYC & CDD
India Enhances Framework for GIFT City Bullion Market
05/05/2025
The IFSCA has extended the trading hours of IIBX, eased entry barriers for investors, and tightened due diligence rules for vault managers.
AI Risk & Governance
OJK Indonesia Launches AI Governance Framework for Banks
05/05/2025
New guidebook takes a holistic approach covering the entire AI lifecycle; part of OJK’s broader initiative to accelerate digital transformation in the financial sector
Structural Regulation
SEBI Warns Public Against ‘Opinion Trading’ Platforms
04/05/2025
SEBI warned that ‘opinion trading platforms’ fall outside its regulatory remit, offer no investor protection, and may be operating illegally.
Anti-Money Laundering
FinCEN Moves to Cut Off Cambodia’s Huione Group from US Financial System
02/05/2025
FinCEN said Huione Group laundered over $4 billion in illicit funds linked to North Korean cyber heists and cryptocurrency scams across Southeast Asia.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Korea Launches Amnesty Programme for Financial Crime Offenders
02/05/2025
Authorities have offered leniency to those who voluntarily turn themselves in or report accomplices, with rewards of up to KRW 100 million for tips leading to arrests.
Trade Based Money Laundering
Taiwan to Enforce Declaration of Origin for US-Bound Goods
02/05/2025
Taiwan will require all US-bound exports to carry a signed declaration of origin starting 7 May to prevent Chinese goods from being routed through Taiwan to evade US tariffs.
Cybersecurity
SEBI Tightens Cybersecurity Framework for Regulated Entities
02/05/2025
SEBI is introducing new classification thresholds, exemptions for smaller entities, and stricter controls for larger market participants.
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