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
Vietnam Tightens Rules to Combat Terrorism Financing
08/09/2025
The regulations establish a broad inter-agency framework for freezing assets and sharing intelligence on suspicious transactions involving bank accounts, securities, and digital currencies.
Enforcement
Korea's IBK Uncovers Employee Misconduct with New Audit System
08/09/2025
The KRW 1.89 billion conflict-of-interest case did not result in financial loss but will be reported to investigative authorities.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore FinTech Association to Launch Accelerator Programme
08/09/2025
The initiative will identify and scale high-potential fintechs with solutions in eKYC, digital onboarding, and alternative data scoring.
AML / KYC
S Korean National Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charges in Singapore
06/09/2025
The Korean national admitted in a Singapore court to using criminal proceeds to buy gold bars, which he then smuggled out of the country disguised in shipments.
AML / KYC
Myanmar Tightens Corporate Rules to Combat "Terrorism" Threat
06/09/2025
Myanmar's Directorate of Investment and Company Administration is ordering companies to submit extensive new information, including bank account details and directors' home addresses.
Capital / Liquidity
Japan’s FSA Pushes Regional Banks Beyond Loans
05/09/2025
The FSA is calling on regional banks to go beyond traditional lending by helping local businesses raise equity, advising on funding strategies and facilitating deals.
ESG / Sustainability
Thai SEC Proposes New Rules to Raise SRI Fund Standards
05/09/2025
The new rules mandate clearer disclosures on sustainability objectives, risks, and outcomes to combat greenwashing and build investor confidence.
Indonesia Allocates Funds Via State Banks to Develop Village Economies
05/09/2025
The Finance Ministry will channel IDR 16 trillion from its budget surplus to fund the Red and White Village Cooperatives programme.
Securities / Derivatives
India’s NCDEX Raises $88m Ahead of Equity Launch
05/09/2025
The fundraising comes as SEBI tightens oversight of India’s derivatives market, with NCDEX betting that its rural trading base can help expand participation in equities.
Fintech / Regtech
India's NPCI to Raise UPI Transaction Cap for Key Sectors
05/09/2025
NPCI has raised the transaction limits to meet the demand for high-value payments, such as capital markets, insurance and credit card payments.
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