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
New Zealand Unveils Changes to Investor Visa Scheme
11/02/2025
The changes broaden the scope of acceptable investments, reduce barriers to investment, and incentivise more active investments.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI to Boost Security of Cross-border CNP Transactions
11/02/2025
The RBI proposes to require an additional factor of authentication for card-not-present transactions initiated by overseas merchants or acquirers
Market Infrastructure
UK Releases Roadmap for Transitioning to T+1 Settlement
11/02/2025
The Accelerated Settlement Task Force provides a structured timeline for the transition, identifying required actions and key milestones.
AML / KYC
Bangladesh: Former Chair of BSEC Arrested, Denied Bail
10/02/2025
Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam allegedly received $361,000 in bribes and was involved in money laundering.
Enforcement
Malaysian Authorities Arrest 10 Foreigners in AML Operation
10/02/2025
Authorities arrested 10 foreign nationals for offering unlicensed money transfer services to Indonesian and Indian customers
Sanctions
Singapore-Listed Firm Linked to Myanmar Junta’s Oil Supply
10/02/2025
Singapore-listed Interra Resources reportedly supplied oil worth more than $150mn to Myanmar’s military regime.
AML / KYC
ByBit Pays $1m Penalty to Re-enter Indian Crypto Market
10/02/2025
Bybit has paid a penalty and registered with FIU-IND, after having suspended services in India last month.
AML / KYC
US Authorities Settles AML Charges with Armoured Car Company
09/02/2025
This is FinCEN’s first enforcement against an armoured car company, which admitted to transporting bulk currency between third parties in violation of US law.
Enforcement
Fed Terminates Wells Fargo Enforcement Actions from 2011
07/02/2025
The terminations do not affect the Fed’s 2018 action, which imposed an asset cap that has prevented Wells Fargo from growing.
Fintech / Regtech
SEBI Allows Brokers to Offer Algo Trading to Retail Investors
07/02/2025
Brokers must obtain stock exchange approval for each algorithm, and any subsequent modification, to offer it to retail investors.
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