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
Structural Regulation
Japan Launches CFIUS-Style Body to Tighten Foreign Investment Screening
01/07/2026
The new Japan Foreign Investment Committee will conduct cross-ministerial reviews of inbound deals, expanding scrutiny to protect critical technology and data.
Stablecoins
Tether Premium in India Surges Amid Crackdown on Crypto Firms
01/07/2026
A government crackdown on crypto payment firms has choked supply, causing the dollar-pegged stablecoin's local price to spike significantly.
Clearing & Post-Trade
ESMA Grants Recognition to India's CCIL, Ending Regulatory Standoff
01/07/2026
The recognition restores access for EU market participants after a years-long dispute over supervisory oversight was resolved by a new cooperation agreement.
Sustainable Finance
Vietnam Launches Domestic Carbon Exchange to Drive Net-Zero Goal
01/07/2026
The emissions trading system begins a pilot phase until 2028, involving over 100 companies and establishing a key pillar of the country's green finance ecosystem.
Anti-Money Laundering
Thai SEC Proposes Risk Management Rules for Digital Asset Transfers
01/07/2026
The securities regulator has launched a consultation on draft ‘Travel Rule’ requirements for digital asset firms to manage money laundering and cybercrime risks.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Indian Bank Union Calls for Curbs on Mis-Selling, Recruitment Overhaul
01/07/2026
India's largest bank employees' union is urging regulators to address the compulsory selling of third-party products and reform staff recruitment processes.
KYC & CDD
India’s IFSCA Proposes Mandatory Integration with KYC Agencies
30/06/2026
The GIFT City regulator has set out firm deadlines for all regulated firms to connect with a central KYC system.
Anti-Money Laundering
Bangladesh Proposes Sweeping Law to Combat Online Gambling
30/06/2026
The bill introduces stringent financial surveillance measures, AI-powered monitoring, and harsh penalties for operators, payment providers, and technology firms.
Structural Regulation
MAS to Introduce Protected Cell Company Structure for Insurance
30/06/2026
The move aims to boost alternative risk transfer solutions, alongside a new fast-track approval process for non-traditional investment funds.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
BSEC Accuses Brokerage of BDT 1bn Client Fund Embezzlement
30/06/2026
A regulatory investigation finds that Salta Capital used fraudulent software to steal client assets, impacting nearly 14,000 investors.
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