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
Capital / Liquidity
Singapore Banks Cite Market, Operational Risks as Basel III Challenges
05/12/2023
With MAS implementing the last phase of Basel III requirements from July 2024, local banks have installed strong controls and programmes to ensure compliance.
Market Infrastructure
Surge in Retail Investors Spurs Calls for Enhanced Derivatives Regulation
30/11/2023
Senior stock exchange officials emphasised the need for maintaining market order and product ecosystem diversity amid growing reliance on technology.
Securities / Derivatives
Low AUM, High Risk-based Capital Rules to Disrupt Funds Industry
28/11/2023
As MAS plans to repeal the RFMC regime, players said that consolidation and dropouts are expected to impact the industry.
Fintech / Regtech
Regulators Must Keep Pace with Technology to Manage Systemic Risks
23/11/2023
With frauds and crimes getting sophisticated, institutions and regulators need to assume an increased level of responsibility, said Deborah Young.
Crypto / Digital Assets
MAS Allows Three Firms to Issue Stablecoins
16/11/2023
The central bank is piloting the live issuance of wholesale CBDCs to instantaneously settle payments across commercial banks.
Fintech / Regtech
IMF Says CBDCs Can Replace Cash; Unveils Handbook
15/11/2023
IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva said that public sector should prepare to deploy CBDCs and prepare platforms that facilitate cross-border payments.
Crypto / Digital Assets
First Digital Asset Custodian Services Launched in Malaysia
10/11/2023
CoKeeps, a homegrown firm, offers security features that safeguard against both external and internal threats.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Investor Protection is Key to Singapore, Hong Kong Crypto Regulations
08/11/2023
As Singapore and Hong Kong regulators navigate the fast-changing digital assets landscape, investor protection takes centerstage.
AML / KYC
Singapore to Monitor Money Laundering Risks from Crypto Exchange Applicants
06/11/2023
The regulator will reject applicants who fail to meet the required standards for ML/TF and technology risks.
AML / KYC
Implementing AML Rules on Luxury Assets can be Challenging
17/10/2023
While banks may have to dedicate more resources to track financial violations, local dealers too will have to be vigilant, said Navin Naidu.
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