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
Market Infrastructure
MAS Issues New Guidance on RFMC Transition
26/04/2024
New FAQs provide clarity on the application and assessment process and how existing RFMCs can ensure smooth functioning during the transition phase.
Enforcement
US Citizen Jailed in Singapore for Running Ponzi Scheme
26/04/2024
Michael Philip Atkins cheated more than 1,000 investors in a forex trading scheme involving more than S$18mn.
Enforcement
Singapore Court Sentences Money Mule to 10 Years Jail
25/04/2024
Muhammad Zahir Johana allowed his Singpass credentials to be used to open bank accounts that were used to receive scam proceeds.
ESG / Sustainability
AVPN Launches Social Investing Platform in Singapore
25/04/2024
ImpactCollab launched with MAS support, offering due diligence resources to facilitate impact investing and philanthropic giving.
ESG / Sustainability
UK FCA Proposes to Extend SDR Rules to Portfolio Managers
25/04/2024
The FCA is consulting on extending the SDR rules until 14 June and concurrently published anti-greenwashing guidance which takes effect on 31 May 2024.
ESG / Sustainability
ISSB to Start Research on Biodiversity, Human Capital Disclosures
24/04/2024
The research projects will focus on the information needs of investors and how these risks could affect the company’s prospects.
Enforcement
South Australia Proposes Higher Penalties for Casino Misconduct
24/04/2024
The proposed laws are expected to ensure a greater level of accountability and responsibility, and result in heftier fines for SkyCity.
Enforcement
Bankman-Fried to Help Investors Pursue Celebrities Who Endorsed FTX
23/04/2024
Sam Bankman-Fried has agreed to help a group of investors pursue civil claims against celebrity endorsers of FTX, potentially freeing himself from civil liability.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX RegCo Proposes Rule Change to Empower Shareholders
23/04/2024
Part of a “value focus” approach, the rule change will require issuers to facilitate shareholder requisitioned general meetings.
Enforcement
MAS Issues 12yr Ban Against Former Manulife Agent
23/04/2024
The former agent was convicted last August for deceiving 25 victims to transfer more than S$1.2mn for fictitious investments.
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