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
AML / KYC
Singapore CPF Lowers Online Withdrawal Limit to Deter Scammers
23/08/2024
The maximum online daily withdrawal limit will be reduced from S$200,000 to S$50,000 to introduce more friction against scams.
Enforcement
Singapore Considers Granting Police More Powers to Block Scams
23/08/2024
The police will be able to block banking transactions if there is “reasonable belief” that victims will transfer money to scammers.
AML / KYC
Nevada Regulator Files Suit Against Subsidiary of Malaysia’s Genting
23/08/2024
The regulator accused Resorts World Las Vegas, a subsidiary of Malaysia’s Genting Berhad, of permitting bets by individuals tied to organised crime.
Market Infrastructure
Transitioning to T+1 Settlement: Lessons for Asian Firms
22/08/2024
Asia Pacific jurisdictions are increasingly considering moving to a T+1 securities settlement cycle following the US move in May, says DTCC’s Val Wotton.
AML / KYC
Singapore Advisory Panel Calls for Stronger Penalties to Deter Scams
22/08/2024
The panel recommends a minimum six-month jail term for those who allow scammers to control their Singpass or bank accounts.
AML / KYC
Singapore Freezes 300 Suspicious OCBC Accounts, Seizes S$1.8m
21/08/2024
A joint operation revealed bank accounts were used to layer scam proceeds, which obscured fund sources and facilitated money laundering.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea’s FSS Warns Bond Investors of Interest Rate Risks
21/08/2024
The FSS warned investors that interest rate fluctuations, bond maturity and changes in the issuer’s credit status could result in losses.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia’s SC Implements Revised Technology Risk Management Rules
20/08/2024
The revised guidelines include new requirements on reporting to the SC, performing cyber security assessments, and conducting penetration testing.
Enforcement
MAS Imposes 9-Year Ban on Former OCBC Rep for Misconduct
20/08/2024
The former representative defrauded five OCBC customers by persuading them to sign up for fictitious time deposit accounts.
Enforcement
MAS Issues Prohibition Order Against Ex-HSBC Banker for Disclosure Failure
20/08/2024
The former relationship manager failed to disclose to HSBC that he had been the subject of police investigations and criminal proceedings.
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