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
Illicit Crypto Funds Flow Into Sanctioned Entities and Jurisdictions: Report
01/03/2024
Chainalysis said that entities in heavily sanctioned jurisdictions lack access to traditional financial systems and are attempting to use crypto to evade sanctions.
Enforcement
SG Firm Allegedly Swindled JPY 135 Billion in Japan’s Largest Scam
01/03/2024
Sky Premium International has been accused of involvement in foreign exchange margin trading, labeled as an illegitimate “pyramid scheme”, wooing investors through a network of 570 salespeople.
AML / KYC
“Money Lock” is Effective in Scam Protection: Singapore Minister
01/03/2024
Minister Alvin Tan said there have been no scam reports involving funds under Money Lock, and that other banks will roll out the feature by mid-2024.
ESG / Sustainability
SG to Introduce Mandatory Climate Disclosures from FY 2025
29/02/2024
The requirements will be implemented in a phased manner starting with listed companies in 2025 and large non-listed companies two years later.
Crypto / Digital Assets
HashKey OTC Arm Gets On-Principle Approval in Singapore
29/02/2024
In-principle approval brings HashKey OTC a step closer to being fully regulated in Singapore.
Big Picture
CROs in Asia-Pacific Concerned About Operational Resilience: Survey
28/02/2024
The latest findings by EY and IIF revealed that bank CROs are most worried about technology risk, a key driver of operational disruptions.
Big Picture
Wealth Connect Enhancements to Drive Investment: HSBC
27/02/2024
Around a quarter of WMC investors intend to invest CNY 1 million or more via the Scheme in the next 12 months.
Enforcement
MAS, SPF Probe Samlit Moneychanger for Fraudulent Activities
26/02/2024
The money remittance company has informed the Monetary Authority of Singapore that it is planning to surrender its payment services licence.
ESG / Sustainability
Major US Asset Managers Withdraw from Climate Action 100+
16/02/2024
CA100+ expectations are said to be in conflict with US laws which require fund managers to act solely in clients’ long-term economic interest.
Securities / Derivatives
US SEC Chair Warns Companies Against ‘AI Washing’
15/02/2024
Gary Gensler has asked companies looking to raise money from the public to be truthful and transparent about their use of AI and the associated risks.
JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER
A daily selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team