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 Finalises Recovery Planning Requirements for Insurers
02/01/2024
Recovery plans should include a “framework of recovery triggers”, an escalation process, a menu of recovery options, and a communication plan.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US Prosecutors Will Not Pursue Second Trial for FTX Founder
02/01/2024
The DOJ said a second trial to address additional charges against Sam Bankman-Fried would delay sentencing and provide no benefit to victims.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes Material Price Movement for Rumour Verification
29/12/2023
It has proposed that instead of material events, rumour verification of material price movement should be done within 24 hours.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Moves SBI and HDFC to Higher Buckets on D-SIBs List
29/12/2023
SBI and HDFC will have to maintain higher CET1 requirements from 1 April 2025. ICICI remains in the same bucket.
Market Infrastructure
Bursa Malaysia, RAM Holdings Launch Debt Fundraising Platform
29/12/2023
The platform will allow listed and unlisted companies to raise funds through the issuance of credit-rated investment notes.
AML / KYC
Wirecard Investors File Lawsuit Against EY in Munich
27/12/2023
The group of investors alleged that EY did not ensure accuracy of accounts and claimed EURO 700 million as damages.
Fintech / Regtech
Singaporeans Open to GenAI, but Concerned About Data Security
21/12/2023
A robust and effective data governance strategy will be crucial for banks to ensure responsible use of AI, said Kanv Pandit of FIS.
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong to Revive Immigration Scheme for Investors
21/12/2023
The minimum investment stands at HK$30mn and includes a mandatory financial commitment to bolster local technology and innovation.
ESG / Sustainability
Global Consortium to Set-up Circular Tokenised Sustainable Impact Fund
20/12/2023
The SEE fund will be an auditable SDG-focussed fund with an embedded penalty mechanism built into its governance structure.
Big Picture
FSB Reports Decline in Shadow Banking Assets
20/12/2023
The NBFI sector recorded a 2.9 per cent fall in financial assets in the sector, attributed to higher interest rates.
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