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
Sanctions
US, UK and Australia Sanction Russian Cybercrime Network
20/11/2025
The three countries jointly sanctioned two Russian cybercriminals and two affiliated firms accused of providing “bulletproof hosting” for global ransomware attacks.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Malaysia Forms Special Committee to Review Bitcoin Policy
20/11/2025
The committee will assess whether to regulate or ban bitcoin as power theft, enforcement gaps and mining-related risks escalate nationwide.
Securities / Derivatives
Singapore Regulator Unveils Major Equities Market Reforms
20/11/2025
The Equities Market Review Group has proposed an SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing bridge, a SGD 30 million “Value Unlock” package, and new EQDP managers.
Crypto / Digital Assets
UBS, Ant International to Explore Blockchain for Real-Time Payments
20/11/2025
The agreement aims to develop real-time, blockchain-based cross-border payment and liquidity solutions, integrating UBS’s digital cash platform with Ant’s internal treasury systems.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI, RBI Warn Public Against Trading on Unregistered Platforms
20/11/2025
Regulators issued fresh alerts on illegal bond-trading and forex platforms, warning that investors face serious risks when dealing with unregistered digital operators.
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.
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