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
Philippines to Enhance Beneficial Ownership Transparency in Extractive Industries
10/09/2025
New data-sharing agreement is expected to improve access to corporate and ownership information in the extractives sector, balancing transparency with privacy safeguards.
Vietnam Drafts Law to Streamline Investment Approvals
10/09/2025
Amendments to the Law on Investment will cut red tape, decentralise approvals, and ease compliance costs, aiming to accelerate project implementation and attract more foreign capital.
AML / KYC
Crypto Exchange Bybit Restores Full Services in India
10/09/2025
Bybit has resumed full services in India after securing FIU-IND registration, aligning with anti-money laundering rules as it deepens ties with regulators and strengthens compliance.
Securities / Derivatives
Shanghai and Singapore Stock Exchanges to Deepen Partnership
10/09/2025
The two exchanges are exploring new avenues for collaboration, with a focus on helping Chinese companies access global markets.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand Enacts Five-Year Tax Exemption Regulation on Crypto Gains
10/09/2025
The regulation, published in the Royal Gazette, is effective for five years and is expected to attract foreign investment while boosting the local digital asset market.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore’s GovTech Steps Up Singpass Security to Combat Fraud
09/09/2025
GovTech’s anti-fraud team has introduced real-time facial verification on the national digital ID app to counter cyber intrusions and protect users.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Banks Roll Out FX Hedging Support for Exporters Hit by Tariffs
09/09/2025
The FSC and banks are expanding FX hedging tools, credit guarantees, training programmes and online resources to help exporters manage tariff pressures and currency volatility.
Fintech / Regtech
Pakistan SEC Prioritising Digitalisation to Expand Financial Access
09/09/2025
The SECP is rolling out digital initiatives such as online account openings, product distribution and share depository integration, while also planning retail sukuk.
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Issues Five Preliminary Private Credit Bureau Licences
09/09/2025
The move is expected to transform lending practices, lower default rates, and expand access to credit for millions of people.
Securities / Derivatives
Indonesia’s OJK Stresses Transparency in Use of Public Offering Funds
09/09/2025
The OJK has called on listed companies to uphold transparency and accountability in managing proceeds from public offerings, as market activity grows more complex.
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