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
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Former CSRC Official Found Taking Bribes Via Cryptocurrency
23/11/2024
The CCDI said Yao Qian abused his authority to benefit specific technology providers and “used virtual currency to trade power for money”.
Cryptocurrency
Australia Consults on Adopting Tax Reporting Framework for Crypto
22/11/2024
The consultation explores policy options, compliance timelines, and strategies to ensure transparency and tackle tax evasion in the crypto market.
Capital Adequacy
MAS Streamlines Product Approval Process for Life Insurers
22/11/2024
Revised notices ease the approval process, requiring life insurers to seek prior approval only for products with features entirely new to the industry.
Tokenisation
Goldman Sachs to Make GS DAP Platform “Industry-owned”
22/11/2024
Goldman will establish a new, standalone company to spin out GS DAP so that it can be used by more participants to interoperate seamlessly.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Former FTX CTO Gary Wang Sentenced, Avoids Prison Term
21/11/2024
Wang’s assistance had helped convict Sam Bankman-Fried. He even built a software programme to help the DOJ detect fraud in financial markets.
Market Abuse
US Court Sentences Archegos Founder to 18 Years in Jail
21/11/2024
Bill Hwang caused over $100bn in shareholder losses at companies in Archegos’ portfolio and $10bn in losses at banks that lent to the firm.
AI Risk & Governance
EU and Singapore Strengthen Cooperation on AI Safety
21/11/2024
The US also launched the “International Network of AI Safety Institutes” to drive alignment and encourage safe, secure, and trustworthy AI innovation around the world.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
US Authorities Charge Billionaire Gautam Adani for Bribery, Fraud
21/11/2024
The SEC also filed a complaint saying Adani induced US investors to buy $175mn in bonds by misrepresenting an aversion to paying bribes.
Anti-Money Laundering
US Court Jails Operator of Darknet Cryptocurrency Mixer ‘Helix’
21/11/2024
Helix was popular among online drug dealers to launder their illicit proceeds, processing $300m in cryptocurrency transactions between 2014 and 2017.
Market Abuse
Korea FSS to End Short-Selling Investigation by Year-End
20/11/2024
FSS Governor Lee Bok-hyun told Hong Kong institutional investors that the investigation into illegal short selling will be complete by year-end.
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