
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

Anti-Money Laundering
Singapore: ACIP Issues AML/CFT Guidance to Address CSP Risks
07/02/2024
New ACIP paper offers recommendations for banks that receive customer referrals from corporate service providers.

Structural Regulation
Malaysia: SC Streamlines Authorisation Process for CMIs, RMOs
07/02/2024
The new approach will shorten the time to market for for new capital market intermediaries and recognised market operators to three months from six months previously.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Singapore Strengthens Measures to Tackle AI Deepfakes
06/02/2024
Various government agencies and industry partners are working together to prevent the malicious use of deepfake technology.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability
MAS Proposes Simplify Data Collection Rules for Insurance Sales
05/02/2024
The proposals will streamline financial planning and allow consumers to meet their protection needs more easily, MAS said.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Online Criminal Harms Act Takes Effect in Singapore
05/02/2024
The law has been enabled to take quick actions, giving the government power to issue orders restricting the exposure of users to criminal activities on online platforms.

Anti-Money Laundering
Samlit Moneychanger Sued After China Police Freezes Funds: Report
29/01/2024
While three Chinese nationals working in Singapore alleged breach of agreements and sought compensation. Samlit said it fulfilled all its obligations.

Tokenisation
Hong Kong’s GF Securities Launches Tokenised Bonds
26/01/2024
The securities firm said that the tokenised bonds which are available to institutional investors, can be safely transacted and stored in client wallets.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
CFTC Warns Investors of AI-driven Scams
26/01/2024
Investors are warned against falling prey to fraudsters who claim to be able to generate huge returns using bots and other AI-assisted technology.

Trading & Investment
Bursa Malaysia Announces Launch of New SME Fundraising Platform
24/01/2024
The platform will connect SMEs with capital providers such as private equity firms, venture capitalists or other financial institutions.

Stablecoins
HK’s Stablecoins Regime to Streamline Cross-border Transactions
24/01/2024
Consistent regulatory approach globally and technical standardisations across different blockchains will be key to widespread adoption of stablecoins.
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