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
Fintech / Regtech
Financial Sector Must Act to Curb Rise in Child Identity Theft
09/06/2025
A white paper from LSEG Risk Intelligence proposes several practical measures FIs can adopt immediately to protect children.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Eases Gold Loan Guidelines for Small Borrowers
09/06/2025
The RBI has removed credit appraisal requirements for small borrowers. while the LTV ratio for loans up to INR 250,000 is 85%,
AML / KYC
SC Malaysia Warns of Investment Scam Using Fake Licence Register
08/06/2025
Fraudsters are directing victims to a cloned version of the SC Malaysia’s public register, tricking them into believing fake entities are licensed and legitimate.
AML / KYC
Credit Bureaus Seek RBI Permission to Use Aadhaar for Client Mapping
08/06/2025
The use of Aadhaar numbers is expected to enhance credit reporting accuracy and reduce identity fraud, though some argue the problem lies in operational issues.
ESG / Sustainability
SEBI Unveils New Framework for ESG Debt Securities
06/06/2025
The framework aims to boost transparency and standardisation in the ESG debt market and curb “purpose-washing”.
Enforcement
UAE Regulator Probes India’s HDFC Bank for Mis-selling Bonds
06/06/2025
CBUAE is investigating whether HDFC Bank breached its licensing conditions while marketing third-party products and structuring cross-border client interactions.
Fintech / Regtech
Philippine SEC Launches AI-Powered Chatbox for Public Queries
06/06/2025
SEC AInnovation is a multilingual platform that provides real-time answers to public queries on SEC rules and processes.
Big Picture
Singapore Eyes Increased Connectivity to Boost Competitiveness
05/06/2025
Minister Chee Hong Tat discusses Singapore’s push to stay competitive by strengthening trust, deepening regional links, and streamlining financial regulations.
Fintech / Regtech
Bank Indonesia is Expanding QRIS Footprint to More Markets
05/06/2025
QRIS will connect with Japan and China in August. Further expansion being discussed with India, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia.
Enforcement
Over 1,800 Arrested in Transnational Crackdown on Scams: Singapore Police
05/06/2025
A cross-border operation spanning seven territories has uncovered extensive scam networks linked to over 9,200 cases, with victims losing an estimated $225mn.
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