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
Crypto / Digital Assets
Singapore Court Jails Crypto Firm Director for Ponzi Scheme
12/09/2024
Chen Wei, Director of A&A Blockchain Technology Innovation, has been sentenced to four years in prison for deceiving over 700 investors.
Enforcement
Singapore to Issue First Charges Under New Anti-Scam Laws
12/09/2024
Around 40 individuals will be charged with new offences under the CDSA and CMA for selling their bank accounts and Singpass credentials.
Crypto / Digital Assets
UK FCA Charges Man for Operating Illegal Crypto ATM Network
12/09/2024
The London resident is the first individual to be criminally prosecuted for unregistered crypto activity in the UK.
Enforcement
Singapore Police Nab 6 Men Linked to Global Cybercrime Syndicate
11/09/2024
The men, suspected of conducting global malicious cyber operations from Singapore, were arrested in an operation involving 160 police officers.
Enforcement
MAS Reprimands Insurance CEO for Compliance Breaches
11/09/2024
The former CEO was aware of breaches but failed to take adequate preventive measures despite written directions from MAS.
ESG / Sustainability
Malaysia, UK Eye Collaboration on Islamic Finance, Green Initiatives
11/09/2024
Participants at a recent forum called for Malaysian collaboration to enhance Islamic finance services in the UK.
AML / KYC
State Bank of Vietnam Tightens Grip on Account Fraud – Report
11/09/2024
Financial institutions are now required to provide monthly updates on accounts showing signs of fraud or other legal violations.
Enforcement
US SEC Fines 9 Investment Advisors for Marketing Rule Violations
10/09/2024
The SEC imposed fines totalling $1.24mn after it found that nine firms issued advertisements with false or unsubstantiated claims.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Indonesia’s OJK is Preparing New Tax Rules for Crypto – Report
10/09/2024
The new tax regulations are part of a transition of crypto supervision in Indonesia from Bappebti to OJK, expected by early 2025.
AML / KYC
US Celebrities Received 1MDB Funds Worth $2.43m – Reports
10/09/2024
A Malaysian court heard that fugitive Jho Low transferred 1MDB money to Kim Kardashian and Pharrell Williams but the reasons are unknown.
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