Nithya Subramanian

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    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

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    MAS Issues Updated Guide for Tokenised Capital Markets Products

    17/11/2025

    The guide sets out regulatory expectations for tokenised securities, stressing technology-neutral laws, disclosure of digital-asset risks, licensing needs, and obligations for intermediaries.

    Securities / Derivatives

    BSEC Issues New Regulations for Mutual Fund Industry

    17/11/2025

    The new regulations tighten eligibility, disclosure, NAV, reporting, IT and audit requirements to strengthen investor protection and fund governance.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore Accountants Urged to Upskill for Data Analytics and ESG

    17/11/2025

    The Singapore Chartered Accountants has released a roadmap for climate- and social-impact reporting as well as a framework for data management

    Fintech / Regtech

    Cambodia and Singapore Launch Cross-Border QR Payments

    17/11/2025

    Cambodian travellers can now make real-time QR payments in Singapore using Khmer Riel via their Bakong-linked local banking apps.

    Enforcement

    India Freezes Assets Linked to Scam Targeting Coinbase Users

    17/11/2025

    India’s ED has attached INR 217.1 million in assets linked to a Coinbase phishing ring that stole user credentials via spoofed websites.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS, Bundesbank Partner on Cross-Border Digital Settlement

    15/11/2025

    The pact aims to develop interoperable tokenised settlement solutions and streamline cross-border payments, FX and securities flows between Singapore and Germany.

    Enforcement

    Singapore Police Arrests Ex-Wirecard Asia Director for Germany

    14/11/2025

    The arrest was part of coordinated raids across multiple countries targeting a fraud ring that caused more than EUR 300 million in losses through unauthorised credit card transactions.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    MAS to Launch SGD Testnet for Live Tokenised Settlement Trials

    14/11/2025

    MAS will launch a Singapore Dollar Testnet for tokenised settlements and expand cross-border projects under Project Guardian and BLOOM to advance interoperable digital finance.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    MAS Completes First Live wCBDC Settlement on SGD Testnet

    14/11/2025

    The trial shows banks can settle interbank overnight lending using wholesale CBDC on the new SGD Testnet, paving the way for future issuance of tokenised MAS Bills.

    Fintech / Regtech

    UK, Singapore, Thailand to Jointly Test Synchronised FX Settlement

    14/11/2025

    The three central banks will trial atomic, real-time FX settlement using interoperable RTGS and DLT systems, aiming to strengthen cross-border payments infrastructure.

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