Nithya Subramanian

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    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]

    Articles by Nithya Subramanian

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    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

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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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