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
Fintech / Regtech
ESMA Issues Guidance on Use of AI by Investment Firms
03/06/2024
The guidance focuses on the organisational, conduct of business, and best interest requirements under MiFID II.
AML / KYC
Singapore Hands Down 8th Sentence in Money Laundering Case
31/05/2024
Chinese national Lin Baoying has been sentenced to 15 months in jail and will forfeit 90% of the S$170.5mn of assets seized from her.
MAS Expands Fair Dealing Guidelines to Include All FIs
31/05/2024
The new guidelines apply to all FIs operating in Singapore, regardless of where they are incorporated or where customers are located.
ESG / Sustainability
Malaysia Unveils Initiatives to Further Boost Islamic Finance
31/05/2024
The SC will launch a social exchange by year-end and introduce P2P financing and equity crowdfunding for waqf developments.
AML / KYC
European Council Adopts New AML Regulatory Package
31/05/2024
This is the final step of the adoption procedure. The texts will now be published in the EU’s Official Journal and enter into force.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Observes Data Governance Gaps at Some Banks
30/05/2024
Banks that underwent thematic inspections on their data governance and management have taken or are taking remedial actions.
AML / KYC
Singapore Publishes Environmental Crimes ML Risk Assessment
30/05/2024
Singapore is assessed to be at medium-low risk for money laundering linked to environmental crimes.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore Launches Digital Enterprise Blueprint for SMEs
30/05/2024
The DEB will support SMEs in making full use of their existing digital capabilities and help them adopt AI-enabled solutions.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea Proposes Rule Changes for Convertible Bonds Market
30/05/2024
The changes will strengthen disclosure requirements for CB issuance and enhance the rules for refixing convertible prices.
ESG / Sustainability
US Unveils Plans to Develop Voluntary Carbon Markets
29/05/2024
The Biden Administration unveiled a Joint Policy Statement and Principles as part of broader efforts to encourage the development of VCMs.
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