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
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.
AML / KYC
Singapore Introduces New Anti-Money Laundering Bill
04/07/2024
The new Anti-Money Laundering and Other Matters Bill aims to make it easier to prosecute money laundering cases and tightens casino rules.
AML / KYC
Thai Regulators Ask Banks to “Strictly” Adhere to AML Law
03/07/2024
The Bank of Thailand and AMLO have asked financial institutions to follow enhanced due diligence procedures for both customers and their transactions.
AML / KYC
Singapore Withdraws Tax Incentives for SFOs in Money Laundering Case
03/07/2024
The total value of assets forfeited from convicted individuals with links to SFO funds far exceeds any tax benefits, said Gan Kim Yong.
Crypto / Digital Assets
MAS Grants Paxos Full Approval to Offer Stablecoins in Singapore
03/07/2024
Paxos is partnering with DBS Bank for cash management and the custody of stablecoin reserves.
AML / KYC
Panama Papers: Court Acquits All 28 Accused of Money Laundering
02/07/2024
According to media reports, the evidence presented was “not sufficient” to establish the defendants’ criminal responsibility.
AML / KYC
Singapore Releases Two Reports Tackling Terrorism Financing
02/07/2024
The updated TF National Risk Assessment found that money remittances remain High-Risk, while the refreshed strategy for CFT calls for robust regulatory regimes.
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