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
Enforcement
US Federal Court Jails Former FTX Exec Caroline Ellison
26/09/2024
Caroline Ellison was the former girlfriend and a key witness in the prosecution of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.
Enforcement
Former Singapore Minister Convicted on Corruption Charges
26/09/2024
In a rare corruption case, S Iswaran has pleaded guilty for receiving kickbacks while in office. Sentencing is on 3 October.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Launches Consultation to Simplify FPI Registration
25/09/2024
SEBI has proposed only collecting information that is unique to FPI applicants in order to save time and effort.
Market Infrastructure
SGX Mulls Establishment of New Office in Dubai – Report
25/09/2024
SGX is exploring the possibility of opening an office in Dubai as a number of major funds relocate to the UAE.
Malaysia Launches New Family Office Incentive Scheme
24/09/2024
Single-family offices in the Forest City Special Financial Zone will pay no tax on income generated from eligible investments.
Enforcement
MAS Suspends Qoo10 Payment Services Over Merchant Complaints
24/09/2024
MAS ordered the suspension after Qoo10 failed to demonstrate that it had the necessary resources to fulfill its payment obligations.
Securities / Derivatives
Vietnam Eases Pre-Funding Rules for Foreign Investors
24/09/2024
Securities firms will be able to place orders for foreign institutional investors before they have deposited the required funds in their accounts.
AML / KYC
Japanese Crime Bosses Had Singapore Connection – Report
23/09/2024
Three leaders of the Rivaton Group, which allegedly laundered funds for criminal groups, resided in and were directors of companies in Singapore.
ESG / Sustainability
SGX RegCo Mandates ISSB Aligned Climate Disclosures by 2025
23/09/2024
All listed companies will have to report Scope 1 and 2 emissions and incorporate the ISSB’s climate-related disclosure standards.
Fintech / Regtech
Thailand Closes Applications for Virtual Bank Licences
23/09/2024
Five major groups are competing for just three licences. The licence winners will be announced by mid-2025.
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