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 [email protected]
Articles by Nithya Subramanian
Enforcement
MAS Fines JPMorgan Over Misconduct by Relationship Managers
03/12/2024
JPMorgan relationship managers misrepresented the price components in OTC bond transactions and overcharged clients.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong Circulates Tax Break Proposal for Hedge Funds, Family Offices
03/12/2024
The proposal will expand the tax exemptions for PE funds, hedge funds and family offices to cover gains from virtual assets, carbon credits, and other asset classes.
ESG / Sustainability
Singapore’s Top Companies Lead Global Sustainability Efforts: KPMG
03/12/2024
KPMG survey finds all of Singapore’s top 100 companies report on sustainability. However, challenges remain that warrant further attention.
AML / KYC
Malaysian Court Drops Corruption Charges Linked to 1MDB: Report
02/12/2024
The court granted an acquittal to Najib Razak and another former official due to procedural delays and the prosecution’s failure to provide crucial documents.
Enforcement
Hong Kong Tribunal Penalises Former China Forestry Execs
01/12/2024
Five-year disqualification and cold shoulder orders were issued against two former executives. One was ordered one to disgorge HK$353mn.
AML / KYC
Morgan Stanley Internal Documents Show Scale of AML Deficiencies
30/11/2024
Nearly a quarter of the bank’s international wealth accounts were reportedly flagged in 2023 for elevated money laundering risks.
Enforcement
New Zealand’s Kiwibank Fined for Breaches of Fair Trading Act
29/11/2024
The Commerce Commission has penalised Kiwibank for overcharging 35,000 customers a total NZD 6.8 million.
Securities / Derivatives
MAS Finalises New Leverage, Disclosure Requirements for REITs
29/11/2024
A minimum interest coverage ratio of 1.5 times and a 50 percent aggregate leverage cap apply to all REITs with immediate effect.
AML / KYC
FinCEN Joins Task Force on Preventing Fraud and Scams
29/11/2024
The task force. convened by the Aspen Institute, will seek to develop a national strategy for combating fraud and scams.
Enforcement
Malaysia: Court of Appeal Upholds SC’s Case Related to Insider Trading
29/11/2024
The former deputy chairman of a listed company was ordered to pay MYR 3.28 million in disgorgement and a MYR 1 million civil penalty.
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