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
KYC & CDD
India Issues Rules for KYC Registration Agencies in GIFT City
24/04/2025
The regulations outline eligibility, compliance, and cybersecurity requirements for KYC Registration Agencies operating in GIFT City.
Structural Regulation
FSC Taiwan to Revise Rules for International Securities Branches
24/04/2025
Offshore clients can deposit funds not only in foreign currency accounts at OBUs but also with foreign custodian banks, subject to conditions.
KYC & CDD
Taiwan Proposes Revisions to FX Regulations to Boost Efficiency
24/04/2025
The changes include relaxed reporting requirements, simplified bond issuance procedures, and updated KYC rules.
Cybersecurity
RBI Rolls Out ‘bank.in’ Domain to Guard Against Fraudsters
24/04/2025
Banks have until 31 October to migrate to a ‘.bank.in’ domain, which should help mitigate the risks of phishing, spoofing, and other cyber-related frauds.
Structural Regulation
RBI Permits Minors to Independently Operate Bank Accounts
23/04/2025
Children aged 10 and above have been permitted to independently operate savings and term deposit accounts.
Operational Risk
Taiwan FSC Proposes to Update Internal Control Rules for Banks, FHCs
23/04/2025
The amendments aim to strengthen risk management, audit independence, cybersecurity, and sustainability practices across banks and financial holding companies.
Market Abuse
SEBI Expands Insider Trading Controls to Cover Immediate Relatives
23/04/2025
The new rules, to be implemented in phases starting July 2025, aim to strengthen market integrity and curb misuse of unpublished price-sensitive information.
Sustainable Finance
Vietnam to Launch Pilot Carbon Credit Trading Scheme in June
23/04/2025
The scheme aims to support the country’s 2050 net-zero target, with flexible offset rules, phased implementation, and a dedicated carbon exchange.
Credit Risk
Bangladesh Bank Tightens Rules on Reporting Wilful Defaulters
23/04/2025
Financial institutions are required to identify and report wilful defaulters more rigorously, providing their names and identities.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Taiwan FSC and Police Academy Partner to Prevent Crypto-related Crime
22/04/2025
The cooperation will involve using advanced tech to strengthen oversight of virtual asset activities and prevent fraud and financial crime.
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