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
Capital / Liquidity
Malaysia Expands Financial Support Package to Benefit MSMEs
26/04/2026
The government has announced a new loan facility and expanded a financing guarantee scheme to help businesses manage global economic pressures and supply chain disruptions.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand SEC to Ease Licensing Rules for Crypto Derivatives
26/04/2026
The SEC is consulting on rules allowing digital asset firms to offer derivatives without creating new legal entities, while strengthening oversight and conflict-of-interest controls.
Fintech / Regtech
Japanese Insurers Face New Scrutiny Over Toyota Data Breach
26/04/2026
Employees on loan from Tokio Marine, Mitsui Sumitomo, and Aioi Nissay Dowa improperly accessed information, raising fresh compliance concerns for the non-life sector.
AML / KYC
RBI Orders Banks to Compensate Cyber Fraud Victim
26/04/2026
The order follows an INR 229 million "digital arrest" scam, highlighting bank liability for inadequate monitoring of mule accounts used by fraudsters.
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.
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