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
Capital / Liquidity
MAS Seeking Data from Insurers on Reinsurance Arrangements
30/08/2024
Insurance companies have reportedly been asked to submit the terms and conditions of their reinsurance contracts to MAS.
ESG / Sustainability
Singapore to Issue Standards for AI-Based Valuation Models
29/08/2024
IVAS also working on new guidelines and a new online professional development course focusing on valuing intangible assets.
Securities / Derivatives
US SEC Charges Chinese Asset Manager and CEO with Fraud
29/08/2024
The SEC accused QZ Asset Management, QZ Global, and CEO Blake Yeung of using false claims about their investments to defraud investors.
Enforcement
Thailand Vows Stronger Action Against Capital Market Crime
28/08/2024
AMLO, SEC and SET signed an MOU agreeing to collaborate in the fight against illegal securities trading activities.
Enforcement
SC Malaysia Fines Grant Thornton and Audit Partner
28/08/2024
The Audit Oversight Board found a Grant Thornton audit partner was involved in the audit of a PIE for more than seven years.
Fintech / Regtech
Cambodia Launches Bakong App for International Travellers
27/08/2024
The Bakong Tourists App is expected to help promote tourism while also encouraging greater use of the local currency.
Fintech / Regtech
OJK Indonesia Launches Digital Resilience Guide for Banks
26/08/2024
The guide addresses key aspects of business continuity, disruption management, and consumer protection in the evolving digital landscape.
Enforcement
BNM Fines Bank of China’s Malaysia Unit for Outsourcing Violations
26/08/2024
BNM said the bank did not obtain prior approval before relocating core banking systems to new data centres.
AML / KYC
Singapore CPF Lowers Online Withdrawal Limit to Deter Scammers
23/08/2024
The maximum online daily withdrawal limit will be reduced from S$200,000 to S$50,000 to introduce more friction against scams.
Enforcement
Singapore Considers Granting Police More Powers to Block Scams
23/08/2024
The police will be able to block banking transactions if there is “reasonable belief” that victims will transfer money to scammers.
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