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
Crypto / Digital Assets
MAS to Launch SGD Testnet for Live Tokenised Settlement Trials
14/11/2025
MAS will launch a Singapore Dollar Testnet for tokenised settlements and expand cross-border projects under Project Guardian and BLOOM to advance interoperable digital finance.
Crypto / Digital Assets
MAS Completes First Live wCBDC Settlement on SGD Testnet
14/11/2025
The trial shows banks can settle interbank overnight lending using wholesale CBDC on the new SGD Testnet, paving the way for future issuance of tokenised MAS Bills.
Fintech / Regtech
UK, Singapore, Thailand to Jointly Test Synchronised FX Settlement
14/11/2025
The three central banks will trial atomic, real-time FX settlement using interoperable RTGS and DLT systems, aiming to strengthen cross-border payments infrastructure.
Crypto / Digital Assets
MAS to Trial Tokenised Bills, Expand AI Initiatives
14/11/2025
MAS announced trials for tokenised MAS Bills settled in wholesale CBDC, finalised rules for stablecoins, and new AI governance initiatives.
Market Infrastructure
Malaysia’s SC Consults on Reforms to Market Segmentation Framework
14/11/2025
The SC proposes higher profit bar for Main Market listings, flexibility for renewable energy listings and new rules to strengthen ACE Market’s role.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Consults on New AI Risk Management Guidelines for FIs
14/11/2025
MAS proposes that FIs must maintain full AI inventories, conduct risk-materiality assessments and implement robust data, testing and monitoring controls across the AI life cycle.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Panel Proposes Overhaul of Conflict-of-Interest Framework
14/11/2025
Report urges stronger transparency, uniform disclosure rules, and a new ethics office to reinforce integrity at India’s markets regulator.
Fintech / Regtech
GFTN Launches AI Research Intelligence Platform for Finance
14/11/2025
ALFIN integrates verified data from global regulators, investors, and innovators to deliver explainable, analyst-grade insights.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS, Singapore Police Warn of New Scam Using Doctored ID Cards
14/11/2025
The new scam tactic involves the use of digitally altered identity cards to open payment service accounts, which are then used to receive proceeds from scams.
Capital / Liquidity
Sri Lanka to Restructure Two State-owned Housing Banks
13/11/2025
The Cabinet has approved a restructuring plan that will see the HDFC Bank SMIB reorganised to strengthen oversight and support the country’s housing finance sector.
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