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
Securities / Derivatives
OJK Indonesia Eases Stock Buyback Policy Amid Market Volatility
21/03/2025
Publicly listed companies will now be able to repurchase shares without having to wait for a shareholders’ meeting.
AML / KYC
SC Malaysia Charges Former CIMB Banker with Securities Fraud
20/03/2025
The SC said the former investment banker deceived three investors into depositing money for fictitious bond investments.
Singapore Family Office Sues Ex-Employees for S$74m Fraud
20/03/2025
Chinese businessman has accused former staff of fabricating transactions and documents to siphon funds from his family office.
RBI Permits Local Currency Trade Settlement with Maldives
20/03/2025
The use of local currencies in bilateral trade is expected to lower FX conversion costs and strengthen economic ties between India and the Maldives.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Governor Raises Concerns Over Rising Consumer Complaints
20/03/2025
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra called on banks to strengthen their grievance redressal mechanisms, enhance digital fraud prevention and improve customer service standards.
Crypto / Digital Assets
MAS Grants In-Principle Approval to Crypto Major Cumberland
19/03/2025
Cumberland’s regulatory progress in Singapore comes after the US SEC agreed to drop its lawsuit against the firm earlier this month.
AML / KYC
Bangladesh Bank Sets Up New Departments to Tackle Financial Crime
19/03/2025
The new departments will help to strengthen banking supervision and improve compliance with AML requirements.
Enforcement
Taiwan Fines Singapore Fintech Firm Over China Links
19/03/2025
AnyTech violated Taiwan’s investment norms due to links to a Beijing-based investor. Cathay United Bank terminated its contract with the Singapore company.
AML / KYC
Sri Lanka Hires Former APG Official to Help Identify AML/CFT Gaps
19/03/2025
Former APG Executive Secretary Gordon Hook will help identify gaps, particularly in licensed banks, in preparation for Sri Lanka’s next mutual evaluation in 2026.
AML / KYC
Myanmar Returns 450 Chinese Nationals Involved in Online Scams
19/03/2025
Myanmar has intensified efforts to combat telecom fraud and online gambling by strengthening cooperation with neighbouring countries.
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