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 [email protected]
Enforcement
FSS Korea Directs OCBC to Fix Internal Control Deficiencies
16/01/2025
The FSS identified deficiencies at OCBC’s Seoul branch relating to dealing desk internal controls, real estate PF loan evaluations, and risk management
ESG / Sustainability
Abaxx Launches Singapore’s First Nickel Sulphate Futures Contract
16/01/2025
The contract addresses a growing need for effective price discovery and risk management in the nickel market, particularly for the EV battery sector, Abaxx said.
Singapore Passes Bill to Simplify Insolvency Process for Companies
16/01/2025
SIP 2.0 simplifies documentation and reduces time and costs, while also providing better creditor protection.
Securities / Derivatives
IMAS Launches New Model Framework for Discretionary Mandates
16/01/2025
The Model Discretionary Investment Management Agreement aims to help improve operational efficiency and promote best practices.
Taiwan Eases Yield Rule to Revive Insurers’ Property Investments
14/01/2025
The lower minimum yield requirement is expected to encourage renewed participation in Taiwan’s commercial property market by life insurers
ESG / Sustainability
Bursa Malaysia Launches Renewable Energy Subsector for PLCs
14/01/2025
The new RE subsector will offer investors a more streamlined view of the many industries listed on Bursa Malaysia
Crypto / Digital Assets
Indonesia OJK Assumes Crypto Oversight, Eyes Investor ID System
14/01/2025
Bappebti has handed over regulatory responsibilities for cryptocurrencies and derivatives to the OJK and BI
AML / KYC
MAS Issues New AML/CFT Notice for Market Operators
14/01/2025
The notice targets risks that arise from non-FI direct participants, which are not subject to the same AML/CFT requirements applicable to FI direct participants
Enforcement
MAS Imposes Civil Penalty Action in False Trading Case
14/01/2025
Gui Boon Sui was fined S$350,000 and barred from being involved in the management of a company for two years
AML / KYC
Bangladesh Authorities Demand UK Minister’s Financial Records
14/01/2025
BFIU is investigating whether UK minister Tulip Siddiq was involved in siphoning funds from Bangladesh through her links to ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
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