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
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.
Bangladesh Bank to Safeguard Depositors if Islamic Banks Merge
05/06/2025
While assuring the safety of depositors’ funds, the central bank governor said a resolution fund would be established prior to the consolidation process.
Fintech / Regtech
SBV Set to Tighten Corporate Account Rules to Combat Fraud
05/06/2025
Starting 1 July 2025, corporate bank accounts in Vietnam without biometric verification will be blocked from making digital transactions.
Securities / Derivatives
Cambodia to Launch New Instruments to Support Infrastructure Projects
05/06/2025
The introduction of infrastructure debt securities is expected to deepen the country’s bond market and finance its $36b infrastructure master plan.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Grants In-principle Approval to Three Global Payment Platforms
04/06/2025
The approvals for PayPal, Worldline and Wise are aimed at strengthening India’s outbound payments infrastructure and supporting exporters.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Plans to Introduce Interest Rate Rules for NBFCs
04/06/2025
The RBI will align the rules for NBFCs with those for banks to ensure consistency in rate-setting practices.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Automates Pledge Invocation Process to Ease Broker Burden
04/06/2025
SEBI is overhauling the margin pledge process to automate the invocation and sale of client securities, to ensure faster realisation of funds.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Signals Greater Openness to Foreign Ownership in Indian Banks
04/06/2025
The RBI is reportedly considering permitting foreign financial institutions to acquire larger stakes in Indian banks.
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