
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

Capital / Liquidity
US Banks Not Managing Operational Risk Well, OCC Finds
23/07/2024
Confidential assessments by the OCC reportedly found that many banks scored poorly on their management of operational risk.

Enforcement
US SEC Sets Up Interagency Securities Council to Combat Fraud
22/07/2024
The objective of the new council is to strengthen collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies to protect investors from fraud.

AML / KYC
Singapore Says Jho Low Red Notice Remains in Effect
22/07/2024
Jho Low’s civil settlement with the US DOJ has “no bearing” on criminal investigations against him and his associates in Singapore.

Securities / Derivatives
SC Malaysia Tightens Rules for Financial Influencers
19/07/2024
Finfluencers who promote capital market products to their followers for commissions or rewards would require a licence.

Fintech / Regtech
MAS to Support Quantum, AI Tech with S$100m Grant
19/07/2024
MAS said developing quantum and GenAI technologies are key priorities for building up capabilities in the financial sector.

AML / KYC
MAS Working to Standardise AML Programmes Across FIs
19/07/2024
MAS intends to engage the industry to “set a clearer waterline of practices” and ensure AML requirements are implemented “more evenly” across the sector.

Fintech / Regtech
MAS Sets Out Priorities to Build Financial Sector Capabilities
19/07/2024
MAS will focus on developing resilient digital financial services, fair dealing, and new capabilities in sustainability, AI and quantum technology.

AML / KYC
Philippine Agencies Seek Ban On Offshore Gaming Operators
19/07/2024
Officials from various government departments said POGO activities paint a negative picture of the Philippines and result in lower tourism revenues.

Uncategorised
Moody’s Joins MAS’ Project Guardian in Fixed Income Workstream
18/07/2024
The ratings agency aim is to enhance transparency, reduce systemic risk and promote the growth of the tokenisation industry.

AML / KYC
Taiwan Strengthens AML Requirements for Crypto Firms
18/07/2024
The amended law requires crypto platforms to establish local entities and complete a registration process to offer services in Taiwan.
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