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
Crypto / Digital Assets
Cambodian Online Platform Involved in $11bn Illicit Transactions
12/07/2024
A report by Elliptic said that Huione Guarantee hosts merchants providing services to perpetrate deepfake, money laundering, and pig-butchering scams.
Enforcement
Former Trader Settles $150m Lawsuit Against Deutsche Bank
11/07/2024
Matthew Connolly accused the German bank of making him a scapegoat by lying to prosecutors.
Enforcement
US Regulators Impose $135m Fine on Citigroup
11/07/2024
Federal Reserve and OCC penalise Citigroup for ongoing deficiencies in risk management and data governance.
Enforcement
Archegos Founder Convicted of Fraud, Market Manipulation
11/07/2024
Bill Hwang was found guilty, and faces significant penalties following the 2021 collapse of his USD 36 billion investment firm.
Enforcement
SC Malaysia Sues Former Nicorp CEO for Insider Trading
11/07/2024
The SC is seeking disgorgement and civil penalty of MYR26.44 million. Additionally, it wants to bar Chan from taking up management positions for five years.
ESG / Sustainability
Singapore and Laos PDR Sign MOU on Carbon Credits Collaboration
10/07/2024
The two countries will work towards a legally binding Implementation Agreement for the international transfer of correspondingly adjusted carbon credits.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Circle Secures First Stablecoin License under EU’s MiCA Framework
05/07/2024
Circle Mint France will issue the euro-denominated EURC stablecoin and USDC in the European Union in compliance with MiCA.
ESG / Sustainability
MAS Releases Annual Sustainability Report
05/07/2024
Financial institutions can find significant opportunities by channeling capital into green and transition technologies, said MAS Chairman, Gan Kim Yong.
Securities / Derivatives
SC Malaysia Issues Warning on Pre-IPO Investment Scams
05/07/2024
These scams primarily revolve around private placement offerings, often coinciding with upcoming IPO listings announced on the Bursa Malaysia website.
AML / KYC
Singapore Raises Fines for Money Laundering Breaches by CSPs
04/07/2024
Existing laws have been amended to ensure that nominee directors are deemed “fit and proper” and misuse of directorships can result in significant penalties.
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