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
Enforcement
New Zealand’s Kiwibank Fined for Breaches of Fair Trading Act
29/11/2024
The Commerce Commission has penalised Kiwibank for overcharging 35,000 customers a total NZD 6.8 million.
Securities / Derivatives
MAS Finalises New Leverage, Disclosure Requirements for REITs
29/11/2024
A minimum interest coverage ratio of 1.5 times and a 50 percent aggregate leverage cap apply to all REITs with immediate effect.
AML / KYC
FinCEN Joins Task Force on Preventing Fraud and Scams
29/11/2024
The task force. convened by the Aspen Institute, will seek to develop a national strategy for combating fraud and scams.
Enforcement
Malaysia: Court of Appeal Upholds SC’s Case Related to Insider Trading
29/11/2024
The former deputy chairman of a listed company was ordered to pay MYR 3.28 million in disgorgement and a MYR 1 million civil penalty.
ESG / Sustainability
EU to Simplify ESG Rules Amid Criticism of Over-Regulation
29/11/2024
The European Commission plans to reduce compliance burdens on businesses by streamlining existing ESG frameworks.
Capital / Liquidity
MAS: Singapore Banks Show Resilience to Global Risks
28/11/2024
Singapore banks still met the minimum capital and liquidity requirements in the Adverse scenario of the industry-wide stress test.
Enforcement
Vietnam Property Tycoon Asked to Repay $11b to Avoid Execution
28/11/2024
Under Vietnamese law, if Lan can return three-quarters of the embezzled assets, the jury can consider a reduction in her sentence.
Enforcement
Singapore Court Commences Nickel Trading Fraud Trial
28/11/2024
Ng Yu Zhi faces charges of fraudulent trading, cheating, forgery and money laundering. The trial is expected to take over 50 days.
ESG / Sustainability
ASEAN Stock Exchanges to Issue RFI to Develop ESG Data Infrastructure
27/11/2024
The effort aims to enhance ESG data standardisation, attract global investors, and position ASEAN as a hub for sustainable development.
Enforcement
MAS Bans Former UOB Representative for 14 Years
27/11/2024
MAS has prohibited Loh Sheng Yang from offering financial advisory and capital markets services after he defrauded 17 victims of over S$1 million.
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