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
Global Operation Dismantles Major Malware Operations: Eurojust
02/11/2024
Authorities shut down servers and seized domains linked to RedLine and META, which stole personal data from millions of victims worldwide.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
FTX’s Former Engineering Director Spared Prison Time
01/11/2024
Nishad Singh has avoided prison time after cooperating with prosecutors. But the court has ordered him to pay $11bn in restitution.
Anti-Money Laundering
Singapore Launches Law Enforcement Strategy to Tackle Money Laundering
01/11/2024
The strategy identifies 4 focus areas and 10 key actions to ensure that law enforcement agencies remain at the forefront of AML efforts.
Cryptocurrency
MAS Grants In-Principle Approval to Crypto Firm Gemini
01/11/2024
The licence will allow Gemini to provide cross-border money transfers and digital payment token services in Singapore.
Trading & Investment
SGX Expands Access to Hong Kong Market with New SDRs
01/11/2024
SGX has launched five Hong Kong SDRs offering investors cost-effective and convenient access to top Hang Seng Index stocks.
Anti-Money Laundering
25 New Charges Against Malaysia’s Najib Razak are Valid, Court Rules
30/10/2024
Former Malaysia Prime Minister Najib Razak will have to face four additional abuse of power charges and 21 additional money laundering charges.
Anti-Money Laundering
Singapore Publishes National Anti-Money Laundering Strategy
30/10/2024
The new national AML strategy expands on a 2016 policy statement and introduces three building blocks and three supporting pillars to improve Singapore’s AML framework.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
UK FCA Sets Priorities and Expectations for Retail Banks in 2025
30/10/2024
Dear CEO letter highlights the consumer duty, operational resilience, fraud and financial crime, and sustainable finance as key focus areas for retail banks.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Bangladesh Bank Governor Alleges $17b State-Linked Bank Fraud
30/10/2024
Ahsan H Mansur alleged that Alam Group siphoned off $10bn from the banking system with help from the country’s military intelligence agency.
Anti-Money Laundering
MAS Fines Atrium Asia Investment Management for AML/CFT Breaches
30/10/2024
The firm’s CEO was also reprimanded over failures to assess risks posed by customers, identify PEPs, and keep adequate records.
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