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
Anti-Money Laundering
1MDB and Subsidiaries Sue Former PM’s Wife for $346mn
13/05/2024
The lawsuit alleged that funds from 1MDB and its subsidiaries were used by Najib Razak’s wife to purchase luxury goods.
Cybersecurity
Singapore Parliament Passes Cybersecurity Amendment Bill
13/05/2024
The amendments introduce stricter reporting requirements for owners of CII and give more teeth to the CSA.
PEPs & Sanctions
Australia Publishes Sanctions Advisory for Crypto Exchanges
10/05/2024
Digital currency exchanges should take “reasonable precautions” and exercise due diligence to prevent sanctions evasion.
Anti-Money Laundering
Singapore to Strengthen Laws to Pursue Money Launderers
10/05/2024
Sectoral regulators will have access to STRs filed by entities they regulate, to enable better detection.
Sustainable Finance
Singapore, UK to Boost Fintech, Green Finance Cooperation
09/05/2024
MAS and HM Treasury will collaborate to develop and finance green finance and energy transition projects in APAC.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
US Court Ends Goldman Criminal Case Over 1MDB Work
08/05/2024
Brooklyn federal court dismissed a bribery conspiracy charge against Goldman following the completion of its three-year DPA.
Tokenisation
Regulatory Hurdles Limit Adoption of Tokenised Alternative Assets
08/05/2024
Moody’s Investors Service outlines the technical and regulatory hurdles that may limit adoption of tokenised alternative assets.
Anti-Money Laundering
MAS Fines Swiss-Asia Financial Services for AML Breaches
08/05/2024
The CEO and COO were also reprimanded for failing to ensure compliance with the AML/CFT requirements.
Trading & Investment
Singapore Examining Proposals to Boost Stock Market: Report
07/05/2024
The proposals would encourage stock investments by family offices, wealth management businesses, pension funds and sovereign funds.
Structural Regulation
MAS Issues Notice on Fund Data Submission Requirements
07/05/2024
Notice SFA 04-N23 specifies monthly and daily submission requirements applicable to managers of authorised CIS, excluding REITs.
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