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
AML / KYC
Taiwan Crypto Exchange Founder Charged for Money Laundering
12/04/2024
Taiwanese prosecutors have indicted the founder of ACE Exchange, David Pan, for a crypto fraud involving more than $10mn.
Capital / Liquidity
Vietnam Court Sentences Property Tycoon to Death Over $12b Fraud
12/04/2024
Truong My Lan was found guilty of siphoning money from Saigon Joint Stock Commercial Bank and bribing officials to cover up the fraud.
Market Infrastructure
UK FCA Proposes to Relax Research Unbundling Rules
12/04/2024
The FCA will allow bundling of payments for research and trade execution, making it easier for asset managers to buy research produced outside the UK.
Capital / Liquidity
Switzerland Proposes Tighter Regulatory Requirements for Big Banks
11/04/2024
The Swiss Federal Council proposes to expand capital, liquidity and corporate governance requirements for D-SIBs, among other measures.
Enforcement
US PCAOB Penalises KPMG, Deloitte for Exam Cheating
11/04/2024
KPMG Netherlands was fined USD 25 million and Deloitte affiliates in Indonesia and Philippines were fined USD 2 million.
Capital / Liquidity
EU May Adjust Bank Capital Rules to Ensure Competitiveness
11/04/2024
The European Commission could adjust bank capital requirements to maintain a level-playing field internationally for EU banks.
Fintech / Regtech
AI Deepfakes: An Insidious Threat and Real Challenge for FIs
11/04/2024
As regulators in Asia-Pacific take a range of approaches to tackle deepfakes, the evolving nature of this threat requires continuous vigilance and proactive measures from FIs.
ESG / Sustainability
CIX Launches Nature-Based Carbon Removal Contracts
09/04/2024
Climate Impact X said the contracts are designed to give buyers confidence and certainty in the projects delivered.
ESG / Sustainability
Citi, JP Morgan, RBC Agree to Disclose ‘Energy Supply Ratios’
09/04/2024
The three banks agreed to disclose their financing ratio of low-carbon energy to fossil fuels, the New York City Comptroller confirmed.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Google Sues Crypto Scammers Over Fraudulent Apps
09/04/2024
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