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
Market Abuse
South Korea to Strengthen Stock Manipulation Task Force
10/07/2026
The move comes as the joint task force marks its first anniversary, having uncovered over 10 major unfair trading cases.
Trade Based Money Laundering
Singapore Charges Four in TBML Scheme Involving Gold Smuggling
10/07/2026
The money laundering operation involved smuggling gold from China to fraudulently claim substantial value-added tax refunds.
Structural Regulation
S&P Dow Jones Puts Indonesia on Watchlist for Market Downgrade
10/07/2026
The move follows similar scrutiny from MSCI and adds pressure on Jakarta to address persistent concerns over stock ownership transparency.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Approves Derivatives on Foreign Investor-Focused Index
10/07/2026
The regulator has greenlit the launch of futures and options on the Nifty India FPI 150 Index to be listed onshore.
Credit Risk
Bangladesh Trade Finance NPLs Exceed 80pc at Some Banks, Study Finds
09/07/2026
BIBM study reveals severe asset quality deterioration in trade finance, prompting calls for urgent modernisation and stronger risk controls.
Anti-Money Laundering
Singapore to Consider Enhancements to AML Regime Following FATF Review
09/07/2026
The government will review financial penalties and beneficial ownership rules after the FATF highlighted areas for improvement in its latest assessment.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Malaysia Considers Bank Refunds, Caning in Cybercrime Law Review
09/07/2026
The government is studying tougher penalties for offenders and new compensation mechanisms for victims of online scams, including potential bank liability.
Payments & Settlements
Apple Reinstates Card Payments in India After 4yr Hiatus
09/07/2026
The move comes after Apple adapted its systems to comply with RBI’s rules on recurring payments and data handling.
Structural Regulation
Vietnam to Consolidate Equity Market on Single Exchange
09/07/2026
Vietnam's finance ministry has set a deadline for consolidating all listed equities onto a single exchange to improve oversight and reduce market fragmentation.
Payments & Settlements
RBI Probes Lenders Over ATM Cash Shortages
09/07/2026
The central bank is assessing banks’ cash inventories following widespread reports of ATMs running out of cash.
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