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
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.
Capital / Liquidity
MAS Issues Response on Enhancing Deposit Insurance Scheme
20/11/2024
MAS released a second set of responses to proposals aimed at improving the operational efficiency of the deposit insurance scheme.
AML / KYC
Singapore: $1.4b from Overseas Suspects Surrendered to State
20/11/2024
Police said 15 of 17 suspected money launderers who fled Singapore agreed to surrender assets to end the cases against them.
ESG / Sustainability
UK Publishes Draft Legislation to Regulate ESG Ratings Providers
19/11/2024
The regime will apply to UK-produced ESG ratings and overseas ratings made available to UK users through business relationships.
Enforcement
Singapore Court Sentences Hin Leong Founder to 17.5 Years Jail
19/11/2024
OK Lim was sentenced for defrauding HSBC and instigating forgery. The court said his actions severely damaged Singapore’s reputation.
Fintech / Regtech
SEBI Proposes Reforms to Make Firms Responsible for AI Use
19/11/2024
SEBI is proposing amendments that will make MIIs, intermediaries and other regulated entities accountable for their use of AI/ML tools.
AML / KYC
US Court Jails Bitfinex Hacker for Laundering Stolen Bitcoin
19/11/2024
Ilya Lichtenstein was sentenced to five years in prison and his wife to 18 months for their roles in the 2016 Bitfinex hack.
Enforcement
Singapore Police Investigate 288 Suspects in Scams Totaling S$6.54m
18/11/2024
The Singapore Police Force conducted a two-week operation uncovering 1,208 scam cases, including job, e-commerce, and investment scams.
AML / KYC
SEBI Simplifies Registration Process for Certain FPI Applicants
18/11/2024
Eligible FPIs can submit an abridged application form, reducing duplication and streamlining the registration process.
Enforcement
FCA to Reshape ‘Name and Shame’ Policy After Backlash
17/11/2024
Revised proposals will include a more stringent public interest test and a longer notice period for firms.
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