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
AML / KYC
Singapore Private Bankers Took Kickbacks from Property Deals
14/06/2024
Some private bankers reportedly received 30-50% of the commission for introducing clients to property agents.
ESG / Sustainability
BIS, MAS Develop Prototype Climate Risk Platform
13/06/2024
The platform uses NPL techniques to gather regulatory and climate data to help supervisors identify, monitor and manage climate risks.
Fintech / Regtech
Benefits of Tokenisation Are “Overexaggerated”: WFE Paper
13/06/2024
The WFE says tokenisation work should continue, but that some of the benefits claimed are “overexaggerated”.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand Revokes Crypto Licence Due to Regulatory Failures
12/06/2024
The SEC said the Minister of Finance has agreed to revoke Zipmex’s digital asset business licence to prevent damage to customers.
AML / KYC
Singapore Authorities Tighten Scrutiny of Family Offices
12/06/2024
The annual forms for family offices with tax exemptions now ask for more details about beneficial owners and directors.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore Shift to Flexible Work Calls for Extra Safeguards at FIs
12/06/2024
FIs may need to revisit their existing security policies and more closely monitor for staff misconduct.
Market Infrastructure
Singapore Consults on Implementation of Global Minimum Tax
12/06/2024
The proposed bill aims to ensure that large MNEs are taxed at 15 percent, in line with international tax reforms drawn up by the OECD.
Enforcement
Singapore Sentences 10th Individual in Money Laundering Case
11/06/2024
Su Jianfeng was sentenced to 17 months. Meanwhile, banks are tightening scrutiny of wealthy clients and providing additional training to staff.
Capital / Liquidity
Credit Suisse Bondholders Sue Switzerland in New York Court
08/06/2024
The lawsuit accuses Switzerland of “unjustly violating the property rights” of holders of Credit Suisse AT1 bonds.
Securities / Derivatives
US Court Vacates New SEC Rule for Private Fund Advisers
07/06/2024
The appeals court ruled that the SEC “exceeded its statutory authority” by adopting the new rule for private fund advisers.
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