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
RBI to Soon Issue Guidelines on AI Use for Mule Detection
21/08/2025
Banks will be required to use AI verification to detect and block mule accounts to help curb online scams and strengthen financial system security.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia Set to Finalise National AI Action Plan, says Minister
21/08/2025
The National AI Action Plan will seek to balance security with privacy, guided by transparency, privacy-by-design, and human oversight principles.
AML / KYC
BSP Pledges Stronger Financial Crime Safeguards
21/08/2025
The Philippines’ exit from global money laundering watchlists is expected to lower remittance costs, ease banking ties abroad, and boost investor confidence in its financial system.
Capital / Liquidity
Thailand Cabinet Approves Draft Credit Guarantee Bill
21/08/2025
New agency will assess credit risk using financial and alternative data models, issue credit guarantee certificates, and partially absorb losses in cases of default.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Proposes to Ease FEMA Rules on Cross-border Guarantees
20/08/2025
The RBI has proposed new FEMA rules to bring most cross-border guarantees under the automatic route, while mandating detailed reporting of all guarantees issued and invoked.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand’s BOI, SET Launch Initiative to Drive Multinational Listings
20/08/2025
The collaboration aims to promote listings, attract foreign investment, and support efficiency upgrades in key sectors.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Allows SRVA Holders to Invest Surplus Rupees in G-Secs
20/08/2025
RBI’s move expands the use of SRVAs, giving foreign banks a new channel to deploy surplus trade settlement funds.
Market Infrastructure
SEBI Extends Deadline for New Margin Pledge Framework
19/08/2025
SEBI has delayed the rollout of its new pledge-and-re-pledge margin framework to 10 October, giving intermediaries more time to upgrade systems and implement changes.
ESG / Sustainability
ADB Picks Three Cambodian Banks for Climate Programme
19/08/2025
The initiative aims to help participating banks develop practical financing solutions that drive low-carbon growth in Cambodia.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Considers Lowering Risk Weights for Auto Loans
19/08/2025
Auto loans face a 100 percent risk weight versus 35–50 percent for home loans. A cut could ease banks’ capital burden while making vehicle financing more affordable.
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