Nithya Subramanian

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    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

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    AML / KYC

    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.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    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.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    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.

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    AML / KYC

    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.

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    AML / KYC

    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.

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    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.

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    AML / KYC

    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.

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    AML / KYC

    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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    AML / KYC

    Italy Uncovers Major VAT Fraud Linked to Chinese Money Laundering Network

    29/10/2024

    The operation spanned 20 Italian cities, leading to the seizure of high-end assets and the arrest of seven suspects, including two alleged ringleaders.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS Issues Amended E-Payments User Protection Guidelines

    29/10/2024

    The guidelines take effect the same day as the new Shared Responsibility Framework for phishing scams. MAS also issued a circular on anti-scam measures for MPIs that provide e-wallets.

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