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
Singapore to Tighten AML Rules for Real Estate Sector
09/04/2025
A new bill proposes stronger penalties for AML compliance failures by real estate professionals and developers, among other measures.
Enforcement
Multinational Firm Scammed by Deepfake Tech in Singapore
09/04/2025
Singapore and Hong Kong police teamed up to recover over USD 499,000 lost to a scam involving deepfake video technology and digital manipulation.
AML / KYC
MAS Proposes Amendments to AML/CFT Rules for FIs and VCCs
09/04/2025
MAS proposes the explicit inclusion of PF in the AML/CFT framework, stricter STR filing timelines, and enhanced transparency requirements for trusts.
Market Infrastructure
Vietnam’s New Trading System to Go Live on 5 May
09/04/2025
The new trading system is currently in its final testing stage. It introduces features such as short-selling and faster settlement cycles.
FSB Nominates Bank of England Governor as New Chair
08/04/2025
Andrew Bailey’s nomination is expected to be finalised in June. He will hold the role for a three-year term, succeeding Klaas Knot.
Big Picture
India’s Financial Regulators Need Greater Independence: Report
08/04/2025
Report by the IMF and World Bank raises concerns over the MOF’s ability to overturn regulatory decisions, including those by RBI.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore Ransomware Attack Exposes Data of Bank Customers
08/04/2025
A ransomware attack on a printing service provider has exposed the personal information of over 11,000 DBS and Bank of China customers.
Securities / Derivatives
SET Bans Short-Selling, Tightens Market Control Measures
08/04/2025
The curbs are temporary to give investors space to assess market conditions and make more informed decisions during a period of heightened uncertainty.
AML / KYC
FSC Taiwan Proposes Amendments to Wealth Management Guidelines
08/04/2025
The FSC proposes to remove the “high-net-worth client” definition and raise the investment threshold for discretionary services.
Capital / Liquidity
BOK Warns of Overconcentration of Bank Credit in Real Estate
08/04/2025
BOK called for tighter capital regulations and stronger incentives to redirect funding toward more productive industries.
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