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
AML / KYC
Singapore Court Jails Ex-Citibank Banker in $3b Money Laundering Case
24/10/2025
Wang Qiming has been jailed for forging documents and aiding illicit fund movements linked to Singapore’s largest money-laundering case.
AML / KYC
Thailand Freezes Cambodian Assets, Minister Resigns Amid Scam Probe
24/10/2025
Thailand’s AMLO has frozen over THB 70 million in assets, while the deputy finance minister has resigned following allegations of receiving illicit crypto payments.
ESG / Sustainability
Malaysia’s Islamic Banks to Jointly Deepen Market Collaboration
24/10/2025
The agreements between the banks reinforce regulatory efforts to deepen interbank collaboration and enhance governance within the Islamic financial market.
AML / KYC
BNM Mandates Written Notices for AML-Linked Account Closures
24/10/2025
Banks must issue written notices detailing reasons and appeal rights for accounts flagged under AML and scam suspicions.
Fintech / Regtech
FSA Japan, ADB Sign Pact to Strengthen Financial Systems Across APAC
23/10/2025
The partnership aims to boost financial inclusion, deepen capital markets, and strengthen financial stability across Asia-Pacific.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore Boosts Mobile App Security with New Portal and Global Partnership
23/10/2025
The CSA has launched a pilot Safe App Portal and signed an MoU with the App Defense Alliance to strengthen mobile app security standards and public trust.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore Unveils Twin Quantum Security Frameworks for Consultation
23/10/2025
The CSA has proposed a national blueprint to help organisations secure critical systems and financial infrastructure ahead of the quantum era.
Securities / Derivatives
Singapore to Unveil New Market Measures in November
23/10/2025
MAS will unveil new market and regulatory measures including expanded equity fund appointments and listing reforms to deepen liquidity and help listed companies unlock shareholder value.
Securities / Derivatives
India’s PFRDA Proposes Dual Valuation Framework for Pension Funds
23/10/2025
The proposed dual valuation framework aims to stabilise NPS and APY returns, reduce NAV volatility, and support long-term infrastructure financing.
India’s IFSCA Calls for Tax Exemption for GIFT City Investments
23/10/2025
The IFSCA has sought an exemption on tax collected at source on Indian investments in GIFT City, arguing that the levy adds friction and could divert funds to offshore jurisdictions.
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