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
Trading & Investment
Indonesia Launches IP-Backed Financing Scheme for SMEs
20/11/2025
The government has approved IDR 10 trillion for loans backed by intellectual property, making it the 15th country to adopt IP-based financing to support MSMEs and the creative economy.
Anti-Money Laundering
Indonesia’s OJK Standardises Account Management in Commercial Banks
20/11/2025
The new regulation introduces strict governance and oversight requirements for bank account management, tightening controls on inactive accounts to prevent fraud and boost trust.
Trading & Investment
India’s Finance Leaders Urge Deeper Reforms Ahead of Budget 2026-27
19/11/2025
Financial sector stakeholders urge the government to introduce tax incentives, cut transaction levies and take steps to deepen India’s financial markets.
Anti-Money Laundering
India Links 27 Crypto Exchanges to ‘Coin Laundry’ Scam
19/11/2025
The laundering network used fake investment apps, mule accounts and rapid crypto conversions to move INR 6.23 billion through 27 exchanges undetected.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
India: SBI Chief Proposes National Financial Grid to Curb Fraud
19/11/2025
The proposed unified digital infrastructure linking India’s financial systems will help combat fraud and improve real-time risk detection across banks and fintechs.
Cryptocurrency
SGX to List Bitcoin, Ethereum Perpetual Futures
19/11/2025
The new SGX contracts, tied to established crypto indices, aim to meet rising institutional demand in Asia for regulated tools to trade and hedge digital assets.
KYC & CDD
BNP Paribas Settles SEBI Case on FPI Registration Violations
19/11/2025
BNP Paribas has paid INR 3.99 millon to settle SEBI proceedings over alleged lapses in granting and categorising FPI licences, closing the case without admitting wrongdoing.
Credit Risk
Bangladesh Bank Eases Loan Rules to Support SMEs
18/11/2025
Bangladesh Bank relaxed refinancing rules for smaller companies, widening bank eligibility to boost lending amid rising defaults and undisclosed bad loans.
Structural Regulation
India’s PFRDA Revises Rules for Corporate Sponsored Pension Plans
18/11/2025
The new revisions require employers and employees to agree jointly on pension fund and investment choices through a formal and mutual agreement.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Pushes Major Reforms to Draw in More Foreign Investors
18/11/2025
SEBI plans faster FPI registrations, easier short-selling, and liquidity reforms as it seeks to revive foreign investment after steep outflows.
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