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
Anti-Money Laundering
Crypto and Fintech Are Reshaping Terrorist Financing – Report
18/03/2025
The Global Terrorism Index 2025 reveals that cryptocurrencies, AI deepfakes, and illicit gold mining are providing new revenue streams for terrorist organisations.
Payments & Settlements
IDX Introduces Repo Transactions on Debt Trading Platform
18/03/2025
The new feature allows financial institutions to conduct repo transactions using government bonds as underlying assets.
Payments & Settlements
Indonesia Launches QRIS Tap for Faster, Contactless Payments
18/03/2025
The central bank initiative aims to boost financial inclusion and accelerate digital payment adoption across Indonesia.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Thailand Tightens Industry Controls Against Mule Accounts
18/03/2025
Previous regulatory measures targeting money mules have pushed fraudsters to try to exploit corporate accounts.
Cryptocurrency
Coinbase Secures Registration with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit
17/03/2025
Coinbase, which was forced to exit the Indian market in 2022, now plans to re-launch retail services later this year.
Resolution & Recovery
SBV Proposes Amendments to Deposit Insurance Law
17/03/2025
The proposed amendments hope to enhance financial stability, expand investment options for the DIV, and strengthen deposit protection measures.
Anti-Money Laundering
More Information Sharing Needed to Fight Financial Crime – Report
17/03/2025
A new Future of Financial Intelligence Sharing (FFIS) report compares AML information-sharing frameworks across six jurisdictions.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
FATF Releases Report on Online Child Sexual Exploitation
17/03/2025
The report discusses how criminals exploit digital platforms, encrypted messaging, and financial systems to profit from child abuse.
Structural Regulation
IOSCO Unveils Work Programme, Key Priorities for 2025
17/03/2025
IOSCO initiatives include measures to address risks in digital trading, curb online financial fraud finance, and continue research on AI.
Sustainable Finance
Top Japanese Banks Exit Net Zero Banking Alliance
14/03/2025
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and Nomura Holdings have both announced their departure from NZBA.
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