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
US Repatriates Additional $156mn in 1MDB Funds to Malaysia
15/06/2024
To date, the US DOJ has repatriated to Malaysia a total of $1.4bn that was misappropriated from 1MDB.
SC Malaysia Releases Practical Guide on VC and PE Sector
14/06/2024
The guide provides information on capital market regulations and other areas critical to VC and PE operations.
AML / KYC
Singapore Govt Agencies to Use Common SMS Sender ID
14/06/2024
All government agencies in Singapore will use the same SMS Sender ID to safeguard the public against scams.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Ghana, MAS Complete Cross-border Trade PoC Using CBDC
14/06/2024
Project DESFT demonstrated that the eCedi can facilitate the participation of MSMEs in international trade.
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.
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