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
AML / KYC
Japan’s National Police Flags Surge in Phishing, Record Losses
21/09/2025
Phishing cases hit 1.2 million in the first half of 2025, with online banking scams already costing victims over JYP 4 billion.
AML / KYC
Japanese Banks Team Up with Power Utilities to Curb Money Laundering
19/09/2025
The system will cross-check new bank account applications against utility contract data, helping prevent identity fraud and reduce verification costs for financial institutions.
Securities / Derivatives
SC Malaysia Connects Agri-MSMEs with Alternative Funding Initiative
19/09/2025
The GROWMatch programme has been expanded to cover 50 agri-MSMEs, aiming to boost access to alternative financing and strengthen food security through innovative solutions.
ESG / Sustainability
Bangladesh Launches Second Phase of Climate Finance Programme
19/09/2025
The new phase will update the Climate Fiscal Framework, strengthen climate finance tracking, and draft a National Climate Finance Strategy.
India Proposes to Establish Domestic Multidisciplinary Professional Firms
19/09/2025
An inter-ministerial group has also been formed to foster domestic consulting and auditing companies, while reducing reliance on global Big Four majors.
Crypto / Digital Assets
DBS, Franklin Templeton and Ripple Partner for Tokenised Trading
19/09/2025
The partnership offers institutional investors tokenised trading and lending solutions, using sgBENJI tokens and Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin.
RBI Sets Up Committee for Periodic Review of Rules
19/09/2025
The RBI has created a new review cell and expert advisory group to keep its regulations updated and aligned with industry needs.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Warns of Growing Deepfake Cyber Threats to Financial Sector
19/09/2025
New paper outlines the growing cyber threats posed by deepfakes to the financial sector, urging FIs to strengthen their defences against fraud and misinformation.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Weighs Allowing FPI Access to Broader Commodities Market
19/09/2025
SEBI is exploring broader institutional access to India’s commodities market in a bid to boost liquidity, enhance hedging options, and strengthen the country’s role in global pricing.
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Approves Merger of 5 Islamic Banks into New State-owned Lender
19/09/2025
BB said that existing boards will be dissolved, administrative teams will be appointed and depositors will be protected.
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