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
Payments & Settlements
Project Nexus Completes Blueprint; Prepares for Live Implementation
02/07/2024
To facilitate live implementation, a new entity named the Nexus Scheme Organisation, will be established.
Cryptocurrency
US Treasury Finalises New Crypto-Tax Regulations
01/07/2024
While the new rule will go into effect for transactions starting in 2025, non-custodial brokers will be subject to a separate set of regulations.
Anti-Money Laundering
US DOJ, Jho Low Reach Global Pact on 1MDB Asset Forfeiture: Report
01/07/2024
The agreement forever resolves the United States’ civil, criminal and administrative asset forfeiture actions of monies and assets traceable to 1MDB.
Resolution & Recovery
ISDA Launches Framework On Termination of Derivatives Contracts
28/06/2024
The ISDA Close-out Framework serves as a preparatory resource, enabling firms to coordinate internal business functions, stakeholders and other service providers.
PEPs & Sanctions
Thai Banks Facilitating Procurement for Myanmar Military: UN Report
28/06/2024
A UN report identifies 16 banks in seven countries that have processed transactions linked to procurement for Myanmar’s military junta.
Tokenisation
MAS Expands Project Guardian Initiatives to Scale Asset Tokenisation
28/06/2024
The financial regulator has also released a whitepaper on the design principles, objectives, considerations and potential uses of Global Layer One Initiative.
Anti-Money Laundering
US DOJ to Recover Additional $100mn in 1MDB Case
27/06/2024
Jho Low will forfeit a luxury apartment in Paris and artworks by Andy Warhol and Claude Monet purchased for USD 35 million.
Anti-Money Laundering
Singapore’s National Asset Recovery Strategy To Enhance AML Regime
27/06/2024
The newly published asset recovery strategy takes a multi-faceted approach and is based on four pillars – detect, deprive, deliver and deter.
AI Risk & Governance
BIS Urges Central Banks to Keep Pace with AI
27/06/2024
In the financial sector, AI can improve efficiencies and lower costs for payments, lending, insurance and asset management, the BIS said.
Sustainable Finance
Bursa Carbon Exchange Completes First Renewable Energy Certificates Auction
26/06/2024
In this inaugural auction, 15 buyers purchased RECs developed by Sarawak Energy. In July, Malaysia’s first nature-based carbon credits will be on offer.
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