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
Crypto / Digital Assets
MAS Grants MPI License to Crypto Custody Firm BitGo
14/08/2024
BitGo will be able to provide institutional clients with secure digital asset transactions through its insured cold storage custody platform.
Enforcement
Korea FSS Issues Warning to Hanwha Investment & Securities
13/08/2024
Hanwha Investment & Securities allegedly concealed the findings of a 2018 internal audit that found forged balance statements.
Big Picture
Mekong Club Calls on FIs to Bolster Efforts Against Modern Slavery
13/08/2024
Mekong Club published a new report offering recommendations, typologies and indicators to help FIs address modern slavery risks.
OJK Indonesia Adds New Entity Types to Credit Score Database
13/08/2024
The OJK said debtor-related information will become more comprehensive with the inclusion of insurers, guarantee companies and P2P lenders.
Capital / Liquidity
Taiwan FSC Urges Banks to Embrace Fintech in Lending Practices
13/08/2024
The FSC encourages banks to test the use of big data analytics and financial assessment models to replace income documentation for unsecured credit loans.
Fintech / Regtech
Taiwan FSC Launches New Policy Communication Platform
12/08/2024
The platform will be used to promote open discussions on regulatory issues in the financial industry to enhance Taiwan’s global competitiveness.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Indonesia’s OJK Unveils Roadmap for Fintech, Digital Asset Development
12/08/2024
The roadmap aims to enhance regulation, supervision, and industry growth through a phased approach, promoting financial stability and inclusion.
Fintech / Regtech
Google DeepMind Publishes Research on GenAI Misuse Tactics
09/08/2024
The researchers categorise GenAI misuse into two categories – exploitation of GenAI capabilities, and compromise of GenAI systems.
Capital / Liquidity
US SEC Investigates Banks Over Interest Underpayments
08/08/2024
The SEC is probing some of the major US banks over allegations that they systematically cheated customers out of interest on deposits.
Market Infrastructure
Vietnam, Singapore Agree to Boost Stock Exchange Cooperation
08/08/2024
The Vietnam Stock Exchange and Singapore Exchange will work together to develop products and boost stock and derivatives listings.
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