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
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
CFPB Fines Block Inc Over Cash App Security Lapses
17/01/2025
The CFPB has fined Block for allowing fraud to proliferate and closing cases of reported fraud without even opening a legally required investigation.
Market Abuse
SEBI Settles Case Against 10 Over TV Stock Recommendations
17/01/2025
Among those that settled were SAAR Securities, along with one of its directors, and two directors of the firm’s commodities unit.
PEPs & Sanctions
Korea Amends CFT/CPF Law to Expand Scope to Corporations
16/01/2025
Corporations linked to individuals involved in terrorism or WMD proliferation will be subject to restrictions on financial transactions and property disposals.
Anti-Money Laundering
US Fines Crypto Firm BitMEX $100m for AML Violations
16/01/2025
The Justice Department said the penalty sends a clear message that companies which violate AML and KYC rules will face strict consequences.
Operational Risk
FSS Korea Directs OCBC to Fix Internal Control Deficiencies
16/01/2025
The FSS identified deficiencies at OCBC’s Seoul branch relating to dealing desk internal controls, real estate PF loan evaluations, and risk management
Trading & Investment
Abaxx Launches Singapore’s First Nickel Sulphate Futures Contract
16/01/2025
The contract addresses a growing need for effective price discovery and risk management in the nickel market, particularly for the EV battery sector, Abaxx said.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Singapore Passes Bill to Simplify Insolvency Process for Companies
16/01/2025
SIP 2.0 simplifies documentation and reduces time and costs, while also providing better creditor protection.
Trading & Investment
IMAS Launches New Model Framework for Discretionary Mandates
16/01/2025
The Model Discretionary Investment Management Agreement aims to help improve operational efficiency and promote best practices.
Credit Risk
Taiwan Eases Yield Rule to Revive Insurers’ Property Investments
14/01/2025
The lower minimum yield requirement is expected to encourage renewed participation in Taiwan’s commercial property market by life insurers
Sustainable Finance
Bursa Malaysia Launches Renewable Energy Subsector for PLCs
14/01/2025
The new RE subsector will offer investors a more streamlined view of the many industries listed on Bursa Malaysia
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