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
Operational Risk
MAS Ends Six-Month Pause on Non-Essential Activities at DBS
02/05/2024
MAS will retain the additional capital requirement and “closely monitor” DBS Bank’s progress on the remaining deliverables.
Structural Regulation
Redomiciling VCC Funds to Singapore Can Be ‘Daunting’
02/05/2024
Besides navigating a complex maze of regulatory, tax and operational hurdles, the spectre of asset illiquidity during transition looms large.
Payments & Settlements
Thailand to Launch Cross-border QR Payment Link with India
30/04/2024
The payment link with India is expected to roll out in Q3. BOT is aiming to become a multinational payment network.
Sustainable Finance
ICMA, IsDB and LSEG Release Guidance on Sustainable Sukuk
30/04/2024
With the sustainable sukuk market already growing, the new guidance will attract more investors and raise more capital towards the SDGs.
Cryptocurrency
ASX Expected to Approve More Bitcoin ETFs This Year – Report
30/04/2024
VanEck Associates, BetaShares, and local player DigitalX have lodged applications with ASX to list spot Bitcoin ETFs.
Structural Regulation
Four Singapore BNPL Providers Receive Trustmark Accreditations
30/04/2024
The Trustmark indicates a service provider’s commitment to responsible lending and compliance with the BNPL Code of Conduct.
Trading & Investment
Malaysia SC, IsDB to Cooperate on Islamic Capital Market
30/04/2024
The collaboration will facilitate innovation in Islamic fintech, promote Islamic social finance, and encourage investment inflows.
Cryptocurrency
Crypto Software Firm Consensys Files Suit Against US SEC
29/04/2024
Consensys has asked a federal court to declare that Ethereum is not a security, and therefore outside the SEC’s jurisdiction.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
MAS Tightens Remuneration Disclosure Rule for REIT Managers
29/04/2024
MAS has removed the exemption provision and made it mandatory to disclose CEO and director remuneration in the annual report.
Sustainable Finance
Barclays Accused of Greenwashing for Oil Company Financing
29/04/2024
Environmental groups say Barclays misled the public by labelling its €4bn in financing for Italian oil company Eni as “sustainable”.
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