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
Crypto / Digital Assets
Singapore Court Grants WazirX Four-Month Conditional Moratorium
27/09/2024
The moratorium allows WazirX four months to resolve customer losses from a $230mn hack the company suffered in July.
Fintech / Regtech
Cambodia Working to Launch Multi-currency KHQR Codes
27/09/2024
The NBC is working to launch unified KHQR codes that can accept payments using both the riel and US dollar.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS to Continue Suspension of Certain China Remittance Channels
27/09/2024
MAS is still reviewing whether to expand the suspension to corporate and legal entity customers of remittance companies.
Market Infrastructure
Switzerland to Amend Law to Improve International Cooperation
27/09/2024
FINMA would be able to request audits of foreign companies. Overseas regulators would be able to conduct audits within Switzerland.
AML / KYC
Vietnam: Death Row Tycoon Faces Additional Fraud Charges
26/09/2024
Truong My Lan, who was already sentenced to death, is now on trial for a series of other money laundering and fraud charges.
AML / KYC
Telegram Will Share User Data with Law Enforcement Authorities
26/09/2024
Telegram has changed its terms of service to deter criminal abuse, nearly a month after CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France.
Crypto / Digital Assets
MAS Updates Consumer Protection Guidelines for Crypto Firms
26/09/2024
The updated guidelines reflect decisions set out by MAS in November 2023, focusing on consumer access, conflicts of interest and business conduct.
ESG / Sustainability
Malaysia SC Launches Sustainability Reporting Framework
26/09/2024
Bursa Malaysia has also opened a consultation on proposed enhancements to its sustainability reporting requirements.
Enforcement
FCA Chair Cleared of Wrongdoing in Whistleblower Case
26/09/2024
An internal review found that Ashley Alder’s actions were reasonable and not intended to harm the complainants.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Forms Panel of Cyber & Technology Resilience Experts
26/09/2024
The panel comprises 13 experts who will advise MAS on technology risks and threats facing the financial sector.
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