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
Korea Reports Voice Phishing Decline, Pivots to Fight New Digital Scams
27/02/2026
For four consecutive months, financial losses have dropped, but authorities are now targeting fraud on social media and messaging apps.
AML / KYC
Korea Proposes 'Unlimited' Rewards for Reporting Stock Manipulation, Accounting Fraud
27/02/2026
The new rules remove reward caps and link payments of up to 30% of collected fines and penalties to incentivise insider reporting.
Enforcement
BNM Fines KAF Investment Bank Over Foreign Exchange Breach
27/02/2026
KAF IB failed to obtain approvals for foreign currency transactions exceeding regulatory limits, highlighting the importance of compliance with foreign exchange rules.
Trending
MAS Tightens Incident Reporting Framework for Fund Managers, Trust Firms
27/02/2026
MAS has introduced stricter one-hour breach notifications and mandatory 24-hour and 14-day incident reporting requirements, seeking to strengthen standards across Singapore’s financial sector.
Enforcement
Indian Authorities Arrest Four Involved in IDFC First Bank Fraud
26/02/2026
Former bank employees allegedly colluded with external parties to siphon funds through a complex scheme, prompting arrests and raising questions about IDFC First Bank's internal controls.
Securities / Derivatives
India’s NSE IX Launches Global Access Platform in GIFT City
26/02/2026
The new platform enables fractional investing in US stocks, with plans for 30 markets, significant tax benefits, and 21-hour trading sessions.
Fintech / Regtech
Sri Lanka Launches Centralised Insurance Data Repository
26/02/2026
The IRCSL has launched a data repository in partnership with CRIB, aiming to enhance risk assessment, curb fraud, and modernise the insurance sector through unified, real-time data sharing.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea's Crypto Ownership Cap Plan Triggers Industry Backlash
26/02/2026
Critics warn that the proposal to cap shareholder stakes in crypto exchanges will lead to forced divestments, stifled innovation, and a retreat from global standards.
Securities / Derivatives
South Korea Faces Debate Over Proposed KOSDAQ Market Separation
26/02/2026
A proposal to spin off the KOSDAQ market from the KRX has triggered opposition from unions and regional leaders, intensifying debate over the future structure of capital markets.
Fintech / Regtech
Vietnam Weighs Linking Social Media Accounts to National ID System
26/02/2026
The initiative is aimed at curbing fake accounts, strengthening cybersecurity, and accelerating the country’s broader digital transformation goals.
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