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
Enforcement
Thailand’s AI-Powered Cybercrime Law Prevents THB 5.9bn Losses
25/07/2025
Within three months, authorities froze nearly 182,000 bank accounts and taken down over 33,000 malicious websites.
Crypto / Digital Assets
South Korea Moves to Legalise Won-Based Stablecoins
25/07/2025
Lawmakers have introduced bills to enable Korean won-pegged stablecoins, regulate digital assets, and counter growing dominance of US dollar-backed equivalents.
Capital / Liquidity
India’s Supreme Court Allows CBI to File 22 Cases Against Banks and Builders
25/07/2025
The court cited “substantial evidence” of collusion between banks and real estate developers, exposing violations of lending norms under the now-controversial subvention scheme.
Fintech / Regtech
India Unveils New Rules for GIFT City TechFin and Ancillary Services
25/07/2025
New regulations require registration, compliance officers, and 'fit and proper' standards for firms offering technology and support services to financial institutions.
Securities / Derivatives
FSC Korea to Introduce Tougher Measures Against Illegal Stock Trading
25/07/2025
The FSC proposed shifting from account-based to individual-centred monitoring and doubling fines for unfair trades, effective October.
Fintech / Regtech
PayPal Partners With India UPI and China Tenpay on Cross-border Payments
25/07/2025
New platform aims to simplify cross-border payments for nearly two billion users. NPCI's Ritesh Shukla said the initiative will significantly expand UPI’s global footprint.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippines SEC Eyes Tiered Minimum Public Float System for IPOs
25/07/2025
A tiered model would be more transparent than blanket exemptions, balancing market liquidity with a more flexible IPO framework.
Fintech / Regtech
Korea’s FSS to Impose "Severe Penalties" on Payment Firms Linked to Fraud
24/07/2025
Criminal investigations are underway after the FSS uncovered illegal activities at several payment gateway firms, including laundering of phishing funds and fraudulent loans.
Securities / Derivatives
KRX to Monitor Social Media and Online Forums
24/07/2025
New market surveillance rules taking effect this month will curb unfair trading based on undisclosed information.
Enforcement
UK Supreme Court Overturns Rate-rigging Convictions of Ex-Traders
24/07/2025
Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo, once jailed for manipulating benchmark interest rates, have had their convictions overturned due to legal errors in their trials.
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