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
Crypto / Digital Assets
Apple Blocks 14 Crypto Exchanges from App Store in Korea
15/04/2025
The move comes weeks after a similar action by Google, in response to requests from KoFIU.
AML / KYC
Singapore Jails Man for Laundering Chinese Funds with USDT
15/04/2025
The scheme involved using cash from China-issued bank cards to purchase gold in Singapore which was subsequently converted to USDT.
Bangladesh Bank to Merge Several Weak Islamic Banks
15/04/2025
Central bank governor hinted at the introduction of a dedicated Islamic banking law and promised wider financial sector reforms.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Allows NPCI to Revise UPI Transaction Limits
15/04/2025
The RBI will allow NPCI to adjust UPI payment limits. It is also making its sandbox “theme neutral” and “on tap”.
Securities / Derivatives
SET Unveils New Supervisory Measures as Temporary Trading Curbs Expire
15/04/2025
The SET will allow short selling and HFT only on SET100 stocks in a bid to curb volatility and maintain market stability.
Bangladesh Eases Restrictions on NRB Foreign Currency Accounts
15/04/2025
Banks can set rates based on customer relationships and accept a broader range of currencies to boost foreign currency inflows.
AML / KYC
Korean Banks Call for Relaxing Crypto Rules: Report
15/04/2025
Korean bankers called for a relaxation of rules to allow virtual asset exchange to have more than one banking partner.
ESG / Sustainability
ACMF Launches Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide for SMEs
14/04/2025
The new ESG disclosure guide is aimed at helping SMEs in supply chains meet sustainability reporting requirements.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Mandates Digital Submissions Through PRAVAAH Portal
14/04/2025
The move is part of RBI’s push for end-to-end digitisation to improve transparency, efficiency, and service delivery in the regulatory approval process.
ESG / Sustainability
India’s IFSCA Unveils Draft Transition Bonds Framework
14/04/2025
The framework is expected to fill the regulatory and financing gaps in the ESG debt market while aligning with global sustainability goals.
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