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
AML / KYC
Singapore’s Sheng Siong Tightens $TM Safeguards Over ML Concerns
27/06/2025
Four individuals have been arrested for allegedly exploiting the supermarket chain’s $TM system as part of a money laundering operation.
MAS to Consider Stronger Safeguards for Inter-bank Transfers
27/06/2025
Currently, with no built-in verification of recipient names, the onus is on the sender to ensure the accuracy of inter-bank transfers.
Capital / Liquidity
MAS Issues New Guidance to Strengthen VCC Governance
27/06/2025
A thematic review revealed gaps in custody arrangements, director appointments, fund management substance, and AML controls.
ESG / Sustainability
Singapore Business Federation Calls for Climate Disclosure Deadline Extension
27/06/2025
The SBF recommends extending the compliance deadline by 1-2 years to allow small- and mid-cap companies to build up their capabilities.
Enforcement
SEBI Fines BSE for Unequal Information Access and Compliance Lapses
27/06/2025
SEBI said BSE’s systems allowed select clients early access to sensitive information, breaching transparency requirements and undermining market integrity.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Stablecoins Fall Short of Sound Money Principles: BIS
27/06/2025
However, a “tokenised unified ledger” can enhance efficiency and unlock new possibilities in cross-border payments, securities markets and beyond.
Malaysia Set to Start Taxing a Range of Financial Services
26/06/2025
Malaysia is expanding the categories of taxable services across multiple sectors, including financial services and private healthcare.
ESG / Sustainability
SC Malaysia Consults on Sustainability Assurance Framework
26/06/2025
The framework proposes independent verification of climate and ESG disclosures by listed and large non-listed firms, starting from 2027.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS, ABS Launch Entity to Govern Singapore’s Payment Schemes
26/06/2025
The new not-for-profit entity, formed by MAS and several D-SIBs, will transition to full operational readiness by end-2026.
ESG / Sustainability
NSE Lists India’s First ESG Bonds Under New Framework
26/06/2025
Indian multinational L&T raised INR 5 billion via bonds issued under SEBI’s new framework for ESG and sustainability-linked bonds.
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