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
Market Infrastructure
Bursa Malaysia and Pribumi Launch World’s First Zakat Index
16/07/2024
The PBMZI aims to recognise public-listed companies adopting corporate zakat practices, integrating Islamic financial principles with ESG and SRI elements.
Fintech / Regtech
New York DFS Issues Rules Governing AI for Insurers
15/07/2024
The guidance ensures that implementation of AI in insurance does not perpetuate systemic biases that result in unfair discrimination, while providing market stability.
Enforcement
Hong Kong, China Collaborate to Probe PwC’s Evergrande Audit
15/07/2024
Under a 2019 agreement, China’s Ministry of Finance and Hong Kong’s AFRC can provide assistance to each other in their investigations.
Market Infrastructure
EU Plans to Move to T+1 Settlement Cycle in 2027: Report
12/07/2024
In a poll conducted at a meeting hosted by ESMA, close to 70 per cent of respondents advocated for the switch to occur in 2027.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Cambodian Online Platform Involved in $11bn Illicit Transactions
12/07/2024
A report by Elliptic said that Huione Guarantee hosts merchants providing services to perpetrate deepfake, money laundering, and pig-butchering scams.
Enforcement
Former Trader Settles $150m Lawsuit Against Deutsche Bank
11/07/2024
Matthew Connolly accused the German bank of making him a scapegoat by lying to prosecutors.
Enforcement
US Regulators Impose $135m Fine on Citigroup
11/07/2024
Federal Reserve and OCC penalise Citigroup for ongoing deficiencies in risk management and data governance.
Enforcement
Archegos Founder Convicted of Fraud, Market Manipulation
11/07/2024
Bill Hwang was found guilty, and faces significant penalties following the 2021 collapse of his USD 36 billion investment firm.
Enforcement
SC Malaysia Sues Former Nicorp CEO for Insider Trading
11/07/2024
The SC is seeking disgorgement and civil penalty of MYR26.44 million. Additionally, it wants to bar Chan from taking up management positions for five years.
ESG / Sustainability
Singapore and Laos PDR Sign MOU on Carbon Credits Collaboration
10/07/2024
The two countries will work towards a legally binding Implementation Agreement for the international transfer of correspondingly adjusted carbon credits.
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