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
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Singapore Director Pleads Guilty to Multi-Million Dollar AI Trading Scam
02/09/2025
Ong Kai Min has pleaded guilty to cheating investors in a bogus AI trading scheme that raised nearly SGD 4 million, with funds diverted for personal and business use instead of trading as promised.
Anti-Money Laundering
Malaysia: UBB Investment Bank Case Set for Mention on 26 September
02/09/2025
A Malaysian court will hear further mention in the case against UBB Investment Bank, which faces 53 charges of failing to file STRs and an additional charge of inadequate due diligence.
Structural Regulation
India: IFSCA Proposes to Revise Rules for Performance Review Committee
02/09/2025
The proposed changes include updates to IFSCA's membership rules, eligibility criteria, and a new code of conduct for members.
Cryptocurrency
Malaysia Affirms Crypto Trading, Mining and Exchange Income are Taxable
01/09/2025
Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance said income from cryptocurrency activities is taxable, and digital services from local and foreign providers are subject to service tax.
Tokenisation
BNM to Release Tokenisation Discussion Paper in 2025
01/09/2025
Malaysia’s MOF said BNM is working with industry experts and regulators to test tokenised deposits, ringgit-backed stablecoins and wholesale CBDCs.
Trading & Investment
NSE to Launch Equity Derivatives Pre-Open Session in December
01/09/2025
The NSE will begin trials in October before the launch, seeking to boost convenience and tighten risk controls in the derivatives market.
Anti-Money Laundering
Malaysia to Push for ASEAN Money Laundering Working Group
01/09/2025
The initiative, led by Malaysia’s Home Ministry and central bank, aims to strengthen cooperation against financial crimes that affect all 10 member states.
Liquidity Risk
MAS Proposes Overhaul of Liquidity Risk Rules for Banks
01/09/2025
The draft guidelines call for stronger governance, stress testing, contingency plans and early-warning systems to address fast-moving liquidity risks in the digital era.
Cybersecurity
SEBI Issues Technical Clarifications on Cybersecurity Framework
29/08/2025
The updated rules adjust compliance thresholds, widen the definition of critical systems, abd require smaller intermediaries to join SEBI’s Market SOC.
Cryptocurrency
Thailand Grants Five-Year Tax Exemption on Crypto Capital Gains
29/08/2025
This makes Thailand one of the first countries in the world to set clear tax rules for digital asset trading, according to the Deputy Prime Minister.
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