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 [email protected]
Articles by Nithya Subramanian
Enforcement
Thailand Launches “Zero Corruption” Taskforce to Strengthen Governance
20/11/2025
The taskforce is focused on strengthening corporate anti-corruption systems, improving data transparency, deploying technology, and enhancing whistleblower protections.
Capital / Liquidity
FSC Korea Eyes Higher Lending to Low-Credit Borrowers at Internet Banks
20/11/2025
The regulator is reviewing whether KakaoBank, Toss Bank, and K Bank can responsibly expand loans to mid- and low-credit customers amid rising delinquency rates.
Enforcement
Laos Central Bank to Crack Down on Misconduct, Embezzlement
20/11/2025
Laos’ central bank has uncovered over LAK 66.8 billion in embezzlement across four years, prompting it to strengthen oversight and enforce stricter discipline.
Capital / Liquidity
Indonesia Launches IP-Backed Financing Scheme for SMEs
20/11/2025
The government has approved IDR 10 trillion for loans backed by intellectual property, making it the 15th country to adopt IP-based financing to support MSMEs and the creative economy.
Indonesia’s OJK Standardises Account Management in Commercial Banks
19/11/2025
The new regulation introduces strict governance and oversight requirements for bank account management, tightening controls on inactive accounts to prevent fraud and boost trust.
AML / KYC
India Links 27 Crypto Exchanges to ‘Coin Laundry’ Scam
19/11/2025
The laundering network used fake investment apps, mule accounts and rapid crypto conversions to move INR 6.23 billion through 27 exchanges undetected.
AML / KYC
India: SBI Chief Proposes National Financial Grid to Curb Fraud
19/11/2025
The proposed unified digital infrastructure linking India’s financial systems will help combat fraud and improve real-time risk detection across banks and fintechs.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SGX to List Bitcoin, Ethereum Perpetual Futures
19/11/2025
The new SGX contracts, tied to established crypto indices, aim to meet rising institutional demand in Asia for regulated tools to trade and hedge digital assets.
Enforcement
BNP Paribas Settles SEBI Case on FPI Registration Violations
19/11/2025
BNP Paribas has paid INR 3.99 millon to settle SEBI proceedings over alleged lapses in granting and categorising FPI licences, closing the case without admitting wrongdoing.
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Bank Eases Loan Rules to Support SMEs
18/11/2025
Bangladesh Bank relaxed refinancing rules for smaller companies, widening bank eligibility to boost lending amid rising defaults and undisclosed bad loans.
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