Nithya Subramanian

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    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

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    AML / KYC

    Singapore Introduces New Anti-Money Laundering Bill

    04/07/2024

    The new Anti-Money Laundering and Other Matters Bill aims to make it easier to prosecute money laundering cases and tightens casino rules.

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    AML / KYC

    Thai Regulators Ask Banks to “Strictly” Adhere to AML Law

    03/07/2024

    The Bank of Thailand and AMLO have asked financial institutions to follow enhanced due diligence procedures for both customers and their transactions.

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    AML / KYC

    Singapore Withdraws Tax Incentives for SFOs in Money Laundering Case

    03/07/2024

    The total value of assets forfeited from convicted individuals with links to SFO funds far exceeds any tax benefits, said Gan Kim Yong.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    MAS Grants Paxos Full Approval to Offer Stablecoins in Singapore

    03/07/2024

    Paxos is partnering with DBS Bank for cash management and the custody of stablecoin reserves.

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    AML / KYC

    Panama Papers: Court Acquits All 28 Accused of Money Laundering

    02/07/2024

    According to media reports, the evidence presented was “not sufficient” to establish the defendants’ criminal responsibility.

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    AML / KYC

    Singapore Releases Two Reports Tackling Terrorism Financing

    02/07/2024

    The updated TF National Risk Assessment found that money remittances remain High-Risk, while the refreshed strategy for CFT calls for robust regulatory regimes.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Project Nexus Completes Blueprint; Prepares for Live Implementation

    02/07/2024

    To facilitate live implementation, a new entity named the Nexus Scheme Organisation, will be established.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US Treasury Finalises New Crypto-Tax Regulations

    01/07/2024

    While the new rule will go into effect for transactions starting in 2025, non-custodial brokers will be subject to a separate set of regulations.

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    Enforcement

    US DOJ, Jho Low Reach Global Pact on 1MDB Asset Forfeiture: Report

    01/07/2024

    The agreement forever resolves the United States’ civil, criminal and administrative asset forfeiture actions of monies and assets traceable to 1MDB.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    ISDA Launches Framework On Termination of Derivatives Contracts

    28/06/2024

    The ISDA Close-out Framework serves as a preparatory resource, enabling firms to coordinate internal business functions, stakeholders and other service providers.

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