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
Fintech / Regtech
US, European Competition Regulators Sign AI Agreement
24/07/2024
Given the rapid growth of AI, authorities will work to ensure effective competition as well as fair and honest treatment of consumers and businesses.
AML / KYC
US Authorities Recover Another $85m in 1MDB Case
24/07/2024
The DOJ secured the recovery of a Swiss financial account along with diamond jewellery and artwork worth a combined $85mn.
AML / KYC
US House Passes Bill to Combat Crypto-enabled Illicit Finance
23/07/2024
Under the bill, an independent financial technology working group will be established to examine illicit finance in the digital asset ecosystem.
Fintech / Regtech
Cambodia to Allow Tourists to Use Bakong Payment App
23/07/2024
Tourists visiting Cambodia will be able to download the Bakong app and use a credit card from their home country to top up the wallet.
Enforcement
SC Malaysia Warns of Investment Scams Involving Deepfakes
23/07/2024
The regulator has asked the public to be vigilant in evaluating investment offers, and not transfer money into suspicious accounts.
Capital / Liquidity
US Banks Not Managing Operational Risk Well, OCC Finds
23/07/2024
Confidential assessments by the OCC reportedly found that many banks scored poorly on their management of operational risk.
Enforcement
US SEC Sets Up Interagency Securities Council to Combat Fraud
22/07/2024
The objective of the new council is to strengthen collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies to protect investors from fraud.
AML / KYC
Singapore Says Jho Low Red Notice Remains in Effect
22/07/2024
Jho Low’s civil settlement with the US DOJ has “no bearing” on criminal investigations against him and his associates in Singapore.
Securities / Derivatives
SC Malaysia Tightens Rules for Financial Influencers
19/07/2024
Finfluencers who promote capital market products to their followers for commissions or rewards would require a licence.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS to Support Quantum, AI Tech with S$100m Grant
19/07/2024
MAS said developing quantum and GenAI technologies are key priorities for building up capabilities in the financial sector.
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