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 nithya@regulationasia.com
Articles by Nithya Subramanian
ESG / Sustainability
Australia Pledges Investments under Singapore’s FAST-P Initiative
04/12/2024
The Australian government’s first investment will support clean energy and sustainable infrastructure projects across Southeast Asia.
BNM Revises Financial Product Transparency and Disclosure Rules
04/12/2024
Updated policy document aims to empower financial consumers with clearer, more accessible information, and address digital disclosure challenges.
Enforcement
Swiss Court Commences Trial Against Trafigura Over Angola Bribes
03/12/2024
This is the first time Switzerland’s Federal Criminal Court will have to rule on a company’s liability for alleged bribery of a foreign official.
ESG / Sustainability
US States Sue Major Asset Managers for Alleged Antitrust Violations
03/12/2024
The lawsuit alleged that BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street drove up electricity prices by pressuring coal companies to cut their carbon emissions.
AML / KYC
Lombard Odier, Ex-Banker Indicted in Swiss Money Laundering Case
03/12/2024
Swiss prosecutors alleged that Lombard Odier and one of its former RMs concealed dirty funds and engaged in “aggravated money laundering”.
Fintech / Regtech
DBS, EnterpriseSG, IMDA Launch Programme to Upskill SMEs on GenAI
03/12/2024
The programme offers SMEs a “structured, simplified approach” to discover use cases and practical applications of GenAI solutions for their business operations.
Enforcement
MAS Fines JPMorgan Over Misconduct by Relationship Managers
03/12/2024
JPMorgan relationship managers misrepresented the price components in OTC bond transactions and overcharged clients.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong Circulates Tax Break Proposal for Hedge Funds, Family Offices
03/12/2024
The proposal will expand the tax exemptions for PE funds, hedge funds and family offices to cover gains from virtual assets, carbon credits, and other asset classes.
ESG / Sustainability
Singapore’s Top Companies Lead Global Sustainability Efforts: KPMG
03/12/2024
KPMG survey finds all of Singapore’s top 100 companies report on sustainability. However, challenges remain that warrant further attention.
AML / KYC
Malaysian Court Drops Corruption Charges Linked to 1MDB: Report
02/12/2024
The court granted an acquittal to Najib Razak and another former official due to procedural delays and the prosecution’s failure to provide crucial documents.
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