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
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Outlines Roadmap to Develop Corporate Bond Market
25/09/2025
The roadmap aims to reduce reliance on banks for long-term financing, with new rules, infrastructure securitisation and pension reforms aimed at boosting demand for bonds.
AML / KYC
Thailand SEC Leads Crackdown on Crypto Mule Accounts
24/09/2025
The crackdown, in coordination with BOT, AMLO and CCIB, includes closer monitoring of crypto exchanges and faster information-sharing to block illicit transfers.
Fintech / Regtech
India's NPCI to Revamp UPI Settlement Framework
24/09/2025
NPCI will segregate authorised and dispute-related settlements to ease system congestion and speed up transaction processing for banks and users.
Crypto / Digital Assets
KoFIU Flags Surge in Suspicious Crypto Transactions
24/09/2025
Suspicious transaction reports from virtual asset operators surged past 36,000 in the first eight months of 2025, with stablecoins increasingly implicated in illicit foreign exchange schemes.
AML / KYC
Malaysia’s 1MDB Deal with Goldman Sachs Faces Scrutiny: Report
24/09/2025
The deal, struck in 2020 under former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, replaced tougher terms sought by his predecessor and has since drawn criticism over secrecy and stalled asset recovery.
Fintech / Regtech
SEBI Proposes Stricter Rules to Tackle Trading System Glitches
24/09/2025
New draft framework calls for tougher disaster recovery standards, clearer glitch disclosures, and rationalised penalties, with the new rules set to take effect from November 2025.
Fintech / Regtech
India’s IFSCA Consults on New Internet Banking Rules for Offshore Units
24/09/2025
The proposals outline mandatory measures on cyber security, customer authentication, fraud monitoring, and system resilience, with compliance targeted by March 2026.
RBI Urges Banks to Lower Fees on Customer Products
24/09/2025
RBI is tightening oversight of India’s fast-growing retail lending sector, citing concerns over fairness and risks to low-income borrowers despite strong profits for banks.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI and RBI in Talks to Boost Corporate Bond Index Derivatives
23/09/2025
The aim is to align bond trading with equities in settlement, platforms and culture, a shift seen as key to spurring growth.
Capital / Liquidity
OJK Indonesia Probes Suspected Breach of BCA Client Fund Account
22/09/2025
OJK is coordinating with IDX, KPEI and KSEI to mitigate risks and has tightened rules on client fund transfers and withdrawals to safeguard investors.
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