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
AML / KYC
Singapore Blocks SRS Auto Vehicle Sales in Widening Money Laundering Probe
08/12/2025
The probe centres on Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi and unregulated financing schemes that bypass central bank oversight.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Sony-Backed Blockchain Firm Launches US Dollar Stablecoin
08/12/2025
The USD-pegged token aims to power payments and rewards on the Ethereum L2 network, targeting global markets.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Amends Regulatory Framework for Gold Metal Loans
08/12/2025
The revised gold loan framework formalises definitions, prudential norms, repayment rules, and reporting standards for Gold Metal Loans, effective 1 April 2026.
ESG / Sustainability
RBI Standardises Framework for Basic Bank Accounts Across Industry
08/12/2025
The central bank has unified BSBD account norms nationwide, expanding free services and updating digital and KYC requirements across every class of bank.
Enforcement
RBI Enforces Weekly Credit Reporting, Mandates CKYC Use
08/12/2025
RBI has ordered all lenders to shift to weekly borrower-data submissions and include CKYC identifiers in every report, effective 1 July 2026.
AML / KYC
India Eases KYC Process for NRIs, OCIs Joining National Pension System
08/12/2025
PFRDA has updated verification rules to simplify digital onboarding for overseas subscribers while tightening due-diligence and compliance requirements.
Enforcement
Malaysia Cracks Down on Power Theft by Illegal Bitcoin Miners
08/12/2025
Authorities have launched a nationwide sweep on rogue crypto-mining sites after illegal operators siphoned over USD 1 billion in electricity.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore: Man Charged Over Unlicensed Cross-Border Transfers
08/12/2025
A 33-year-old former company director faces charges for allegedly using Wise and crypto platforms to scam proceeds without a valid payment services licence.
Capital / Liquidity
Russian Banks Seeking RBI Approval to Expand Footprint in India
08/12/2025
Gazprombank and Alfa Bank seek RBI approval as the leaders of both countries agree to develop bilateral payment systems and expand trade.
AML / KYC
Indonesia, Nigeria FIUs Agree MOU to Deepen Intelligence Sharing
07/12/2025
The partnership will deepen information sharing, joint analysis and capacity building in the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing.
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