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
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.
ESG / Sustainability
Singapore’s Banks Embrace the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy
19/03/2025
MAS information paper reveals how banks are referencing the taxonomy in their sustainable financing frameworks.
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Bank Imposes Stricter Dividend Payout Rules
19/03/2025
Banks will only be allowed to pay cash dividends from current-year profits, prohibiting the use of accumulated profits from previous years.
Crypto / Digital Assets
What’s Next for OSL? Gary Tiu Discusses Project Ensemble and the Future of Finance
19/03/2025
Gary Tiu, Head of Regulatory Affairs at OSL, discusses the firm’s role in Project Ensemble, its challenges, and the future of tokenised real-world assets.
Bangladesh Bank Replaces Boards of 3 More Private Banks
19/03/2025
Since Bangladesh’s political transition in August 2024, the central bank has restructured the boards of 14 banks in total.
Sanctions
US Sanctions Thai Officials Over Deportation of Uyghurs to China
18/03/2025
The US has implemented a new visa restriction policy to deter countries from repatriating Uyghurs and other groups to China.
AML / KYC
Crypto and Fintech Are Reshaping Terrorist Financing – Report
18/03/2025
The Global Terrorism Index 2025 reveals that cryptocurrencies, AI deepfakes, and illicit gold mining are providing new revenue streams for terrorist organisations.
Market Infrastructure
IDX Introduces Repo Transactions on Debt Trading Platform
18/03/2025
The new feature allows financial institutions to conduct repo transactions using government bonds as underlying assets.
Fintech / Regtech
Indonesia Launches QRIS Tap for Faster, Contactless Payments
18/03/2025
The central bank initiative aims to boost financial inclusion and accelerate digital payment adoption across Indonesia.
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