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
AML / KYC
New Study Initiated to Identify Kleptocracy Red Flags
14/02/2024
The study by the OCCRP, University of Exeter and University of Oxford will aid in developing anti-corruption rules and enhancing enforcement.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Philippines Plans to Launch Wholesale CBDC Within Two years
13/02/2024
BSP Governor Eli Remolona said the CBDC will operate on the central bank’s payment and settlement system and not use blockchain or DLT.
AML / KYC
Singapore: More Charges Laid Against Nickel Trading Fraudster
11/02/2024
Ng Yu Zhi was arrested in February 2021 and now faces 108 charges. His bail was revoked following the discovery of a secret HSBC account.
Enforcement
Former CEO of Aon Singapore Charged With Bribery
09/02/2024
Collin Chiew has been accused of receiving SGD 668,000 in bribes and faces five counts of corruption as well as a money laundering charge.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Ransomware Losses in 2023 Exceeded $1bn in Crypto : Report
08/02/2024
Chainalysis crypto crime report attributes last year’s surge in ransomware attacks to heightened intensity and sophistication by diverse actors.
Fintech / Regtech
Cybersecurity is the Biggest Risk for Global Banks: Survey
07/02/2024
The EY-IIF report says cyber threats are constantly morphing with evolving links to geopolitical, technology and third-party risks.
AML / KYC
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.
Securities / Derivatives
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.
Fintech / Regtech
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.
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.
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