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
MAS to Release Revised Fair Dealing Guidelines for FIs Soon
19/03/2024
The updated guidelines will apply in a “risk proportionate manner” and ensure that customers are treated fairly, said MAS’ Ho Hern Shin.
AML / KYC
EU Commission Revises List of High Risk Third Countries
19/03/2024
Barbados, Gibraltar, Panama, Uganda and UAE have been removed from the list, while Kenya and Namibia were added.
Market Infrastructure
Japan, ASEAN Plan Joint QR Code Payment Services
15/03/2024
A standardised QR code payment system will be developed to connect service providers in different countries, facilitating cashless payments across borders.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX Unveils Plans to Launch SORA, TONA Derivatives
13/03/2024
Interest rate futures linked to the SORA and TONA will serve as cost-effective and transparent hedging and trading tools for investors.
AML / KYC
Singapore Proposes Tighter Rules for Corporate Service Providers
13/03/2024
All CSPs would be required to register with ACRA and subject to AML/CFT obligations. The use of nominee directors is being curtailed.
AML / KYC
HM Treasury Consults to Ways to Enhance AML/CFT Regime
12/03/2024
The consultation seeks views on ways to make CDD checks more proportionate and effective, and how to ensure information sharing and collaboration gateways are open and useful.
AML / KYC
Swiss Authorities Convict BSI Bank for Money Laundering
12/03/2024
Switerland’s Office of the Attorney General has imposed a fine of CHF 4.5 million for violations between August 2010 and June 2014.
SC Malaysia Seeks Feedback On Governance Code For MSMEs
12/03/2024
The proposed code aims to assist MSMEs in fostering long-term sustainability, attracting investment, and effectively navigating the business landscape.
AML / KYC
Singapore’s COSMIC Initiative Will Prioritise Consumer Safeguards
12/03/2024
COSMIC, launching in May, requires banks to implement a number of safeguards to protect legitimate customers from having their information shared.
ESG / Sustainability
DBS Updates Policy to Phase-out Thermal Coal Exposures
11/03/2024
The new policy is seen to be more in line with Singapore’s sustainable finance taxonomy, which seeks to promote the early phase-out coal plants.
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