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
Fintech / Regtech
India’s IFSCA Proposes New Fintech Sandbox Framework
22/09/2025
The framework introduces sandboxes and referral mechanisms to support fintech innovation and collaboration between India and foreign entities.
Enforcement
MAS Fines Singlife Financial Advisers, Issues POs Over Supervisory Lapses
22/09/2025
MAS took regulatory action against Singlife Financial Advisers and several former employees over recruitment lapses and product mis-selling breaches.
Securities / Derivatives
SC Malaysia Issues Guidelines for Social Exchange Platforms
22/09/2025
The guidelines will pave the way for the establishment of Malaysia’s first social exchange to facilitate fundraising for social impact projects.
Fintech / Regtech
Vietnam Resolves to Launch 'National Enterprise Database'
22/09/2025
The database will be rolled out in phases supporting the creation of a "Business Health Index", which will measure the overall vitality of enterprises and entrepreneurs.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes New Reporting NAV Rules for AIFs
22/09/2025
SEBI has proposed new rules requiring AIFs to report NAVs to depositories within 15 days of valuation.
ESG / Sustainability
VPBank Issues Vietnam’s First International Sustainable Bond
22/09/2025
The USD 300 million sustainable bond is backed by IFC and France’s Proparco to fund renewable energy, SMEs and social projects.
AML / KYC
DBS Cash Remittances Curb Puts 3 Bangladeshi Banks at Risk
22/09/2025
Proposed suspension threatens a key channel of remittance for Bangladeshi migrant workers, though regulators have secured a temporary reprieve until 31 October.
Fintech / Regtech
South Korea Expands 24/7 Hotline as Voice Phishing Scams Surge
21/09/2025
South Korea has expanded its voice phishing hotline as AI-driven scams surge, with new tactics such as “self-confinement” fraud raising police concerns.
AML / KYC
Japan’s National Police Flags Surge in Phishing, Record Losses
21/09/2025
Phishing cases hit 1.2 million in the first half of 2025, with online banking scams already costing victims over JYP 4 billion.
AML / KYC
Japanese Banks Team Up with Power Utilities to Curb Money Laundering
19/09/2025
The system will cross-check new bank account applications against utility contract data, helping prevent identity fraud and reduce verification costs for financial institutions.
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