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
Korea Launches Crypto Taskforce, New Law to Follow
29/09/2025
The ruling Democratic Party has set up a Digital Asset Task Force to fast-track stablecoin and crypto laws, aiming to boost consumer protection and strengthen financial oversight.
Market Infrastructure
RBI Allows Co-operative Banks to Invest in NABARD’s Shared Service Entity
29/09/2025
The RBI has allowed co-operative banks to invest up to 5% of their owned funds in NABARD’s SSE, exempting such investments from prudential caps and unlisted securities restrictions.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Malaysia Positions Digital Assets as a Key Pillar of Future Financial System
29/09/2025
SC Malaysia plans to liberalise crypto listings while tightening governance standards, as it works alongside policymakers to grow the digital asset market.
Singapore Banks, ABS to Develop Guidelines to Shield Seniors from Financial Abuse
29/09/2025
Singapore banks are stepping up training for front-line staff to spot signs of elderly customers being financially abused by family members.
Fintech / Regtech
Standard Chartered, CCIL and IFSCA to Open Dollar Clearing Facility in October
29/09/2025
The initiative, backed by IFSCA, aims to strengthen GIFT City’s role as India’s global financial hub by shifting all dollar clearing activities to a local, real-time settlement system.
Fintech / Regtech
India’s DoT, FIU-IND Ink MOU to Step up Fight Against Financial Fraud
29/09/2025
The MOU enables real-time intelligence sharing to block scam-linked mobile numbers and protect digital payments.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Mandates 2FA and New Security Rules for Digital Payments
26/09/2025
RBI has issued new rules on digital payment authentication, promoting methods beyond SMS OTP and tightening issuer duties with stronger fraud safeguards.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Coinbase Set to List First Singapore Dollar Stablecoin
26/09/2025
The partnership with StraitX aims to give global users access to a MAS-recognised digital token while also enhancing cross-border payments and on-chain foreign exchange.
Fintech / Regtech
Scams Now Leading Cause of Financial Disputes in Singapore: FIDReC
26/09/2025
With digital banking now commonplace, scams have emerged as the leading cause of disputes between consumers and financial institutions.
Sanctions
US Sanctions Indian Nationals and Online Pharmacy Over Fentanyl Trafficking
26/09/2025
The sanctions highlight the growing role of illegal online pharmacies in fueling the US fentanyl crisis, with Indian suppliers accused of working with traffickers to distribute counterfeit drugs.
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