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
Capital / Liquidity
India: IFSCA Eases Rules for Fund Managers in GIFT City
05/03/2025
The changes aim to reduce the compliance burden and increase flexibility for fund managers, while boosting investor confidence in GIFT City’s financial ecosystem.
Enforcement
Singapore Considers Punishing Scam Offences With Caning
04/03/2025
The government will expand its efforts against money mule activities in 2025 and consider prescribing caning as a punishment for certain scam-related offences.
AML / KYC
Singapore Concludes Review of Incident Involving Exposed NRIC Numbers
04/03/2025
A review panel found shortcomings by ACRA and MDDI and offered recommendations to prevent similar incidents from recurring.
Indonesian President Inaugurates Country’s First Bullion Banks
04/03/2025
The initiative is expected to strengthen Indonesia’s foreign exchange reserves and reduce capital outflows by keeping gold within the country.
Enforcement
Singapore Charges Three for False Representation in Chip Smuggling Case
04/03/2025
The charges come after US officials started a probe last month to determine whether DeepSeek sourced advanced Nvidia chips through third parties in Singapore.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Sets Strict Timelines for New Fund Offers
04/03/2025
AMCs will need to deploy funds within 30 business days. Investment committees can extend this once, with reasons documented and monitored by trustees.
Enforcement
RBI Imposes Penalty on HSBC for Regulatory Violations
04/03/2025
The RBI said HSBC violated KYC norms, failed to report unhedged foreign currency exposures, and opened savings deposit accounts for ineligible entities.
AML / KYC
SC Malaysia and MCMC to Strengthen Anti-Scam Coordination
04/03/2025
The partnership will enhance cooperation by leveraging AI and enforcing measures more swiftly to protect investors and consumers.
Enforcement
UPDATED: Mumbai Court Orders Probe Against Ex-SEBI Chief, 5 Other Officials
04/03/2025
The court ruled there is sufficient prima facie evidence of regulatory lapses and collusion, warranting a “fair and impartial investigation.”.
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Proposes New Bank Resolution Ordinance
03/03/2025
The central bank would be able to create bridge banks to manage the sale or liquidation of distressed financial institutions.
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