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
Hyderabad Police Urge RBI to Overhaul Controls on Mule Accounts
25/04/2026
A major police investigation has uncovered systemic KYC failures and alleged staff collusion in the creation of fraudulent accounts.
Fintech / Regtech
Taiwan Launches Sovereign AI Project for Financial Sector
25/04/2026
A consortium of 16 financial institutions, backed by FSC, will develop a large language model trained on local laws to reduce reliance on foreign technology.
Fintech / Regtech
Sri Lanka Probes $2.5m Cyber Heist from Finance Ministry
25/04/2026
Hackers diverted a sovereign debt repayment intended for Australia, prompting an investigation into internal control failures and triggering calls for greater parliamentary oversight.
AML / KYC
India Finalises Online Gaming Rules, Imposing New Obligations on FIs
25/04/2026
New rules effective 1 May establish a gaming authority and prohibit FIs from processing transactions for prohibited online money games.
AML / KYC
Sri Lanka Strengthens Targeted Financial Sanctions Framework
25/04/2026
The country has renewed its focus on freezing assets and restricting financial access for individuals and entities linked to terrorism financing, aligning with international standards.
South Korea Sees Rapid Uptake of New Consumer Protection Rules
24/04/2026
In a review, the FSS found that financial firms are strengthening board oversight and CCO authority in response to new governance guidelines.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX RegCo to Mandate Pay, Dividends and Investor Relations Disclosures
24/04/2026
The proposals aim to enhance corporate transparency and sharpen issuers’ focus on shareholder value creation, with new rules slated for a phased implementation from 2027.
ESG / Sustainability
Thailand Launches Green Financing Push for Tourism, SMEs
24/04/2026
The BOT and government have unveiled twin initiatives offering targeted financing to help hotels, households and small businesses adopt energy-efficient and low-carbon solutions.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Proposes Overhaul of Prepaid Payment Instrument Rules
24/04/2026
The draft rules introduce stricter capital norms for non-banks, new wallet categories, and mandate interoperability to bolster the payments ecosystem.
India to Overhaul Company Incorporation, Compliance Rules
24/04/2026
The MCA has issued draft rules aimed at simplifying procedures and reducing the compliance burden for businesses.
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