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
Crypto / Digital Assets
MAS Grants MPI License to Crypto Market Maker GSR
05/04/2024
The new licence enables GSR Markets to offer marketing making and over-the-counter trading services in Singapore.
Market Infrastructure
Singapore Tables Bill in Parliament to Amend Cybersecurity Act
04/04/2024
Under the amendments, data centres, cloud services and other foundational digital infrastructure will be subject to a “light-touch” regulatory treatment.
Crypto / Digital Assets
How HKMA Aims to Prevent Fragmented Digital Money Ecosystem
04/04/2024
HKMA aims to ensure that different types of tokenised money issued in the city can interact with each other.
Market Infrastructure
Brunei and Laos Join ASEAN Payment Connectivity Initiative
04/04/2024
The addition of Brunei and Laos brings the ‘Regional Payment Connectivity’ group to a total of eight ASEAN central banks.
Fintech / Regtech
Thailand, Laos Launch Cross-border QR Payment Link
04/04/2024
Thailand has implemented cross-border payment linkages with five other ASEAN nations: Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam.
Singapore to Implement Vulnerable Customer Safeguards in H2 2025
03/04/2024
Lawrence Wong said MAS aims to issue revised standards by Q4 2024, for implementation by the industry no later than H2 2025.
AML / KYC
Singapore Secures First Conviction in ‘Billion Dollar Money Laundering’ Case
03/04/2024
Cambodian national Su Wenqiang was sentenced to 13 months in jail for money laundering and making false statements to the Ministry of Manpower.
Fintech / Regtech
Five BNPL Providers to Become Accredited in Singapore
02/04/2024
The five providers are being awarded a Trustmark that will signify their accreditation and compliance with the BNPL Code of Conduct.
Fintech / Regtech
DBS Making Good Progress on Technology Resiliency: CEO
02/04/2024
“Complete clarity” on whether transactions are successful will be made available by end-April, along with options for alternative channels when the system is down.
Securities / Derivatives
RFMCs Have Until 30 June to Apply for New LFMC Licences: MAS
02/04/2024
RFMCs have a three-month window to apply to transition to the LFMC regime, following which the RFMC regime will be repealed on 1 August.
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