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
ESG / Sustainability
Malaysia Unveils Initiatives to Further Boost Islamic Finance
31/05/2024
The SC will launch a social exchange by year-end and introduce P2P financing and equity crowdfunding for waqf developments.
AML / KYC
European Council Adopts New AML Regulatory Package
31/05/2024
This is the final step of the adoption procedure. The texts will now be published in the EU’s Official Journal and enter into force.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Observes Data Governance Gaps at Some Banks
30/05/2024
Banks that underwent thematic inspections on their data governance and management have taken or are taking remedial actions.
AML / KYC
Singapore Publishes Environmental Crimes ML Risk Assessment
30/05/2024
Singapore is assessed to be at medium-low risk for money laundering linked to environmental crimes.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore Launches Digital Enterprise Blueprint for SMEs
30/05/2024
The DEB will support SMEs in making full use of their existing digital capabilities and help them adopt AI-enabled solutions.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea Proposes Rule Changes for Convertible Bonds Market
30/05/2024
The changes will strengthen disclosure requirements for CB issuance and enhance the rules for refixing convertible prices.
ESG / Sustainability
US Unveils Plans to Develop Voluntary Carbon Markets
29/05/2024
The Biden Administration unveiled a Joint Policy Statement and Principles as part of broader efforts to encourage the development of VCMs.
Capital / Liquidity
RBNZ to Apply New Mortgage Lending Limits from 1 July
28/05/2024
The RBNZ said the new DTI and LVR restrictions act as guardrails to reduce the build-up of high-risk lending in the system.
AML / KYC
Bursa Malaysia Launches API Gateway to Streamline Onboarding
28/05/2024
The new API Gateway will streamline onboarding and speed up CDS account opening, updating and reactivation.
Enforcement
MAS Bans Three Insurance Agents for Falsifying Records
27/05/2024
Three former Prudential insurance agents falsified records and furnished false information to the regulator.
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