Ranamita Chakraborty
Ranamita is a Singapore-based reporter with over five years of experience in journalism, content writing and public relations. She holds a Master's degree in International Relations from RSIS, NTU Singapore and a Bachelor of Communication degree from Murdoch University, Australia.
Articles by Ranamita Chakraborty
Australia Launches Inquiry to Improve Access to Home Loans
16/08/2024
Senator Andrew Bragg said the inquiry will examine bank lending practices and barriers that hinder access to finance for first home buyers.
ESG / Sustainability
SFIA Collaborates with STACS ESGpedia on Regional ESG Reporting
15/08/2024
SFIA appointed STACS ESGpedia as the official technology partner for the SAFE initiative, enhancing tools for corporates in ESG reporting.
AML / KYC
BSP Mandates Acceptance and Verification of Digital IDs
14/08/2024
Financial institutions in the Philippines must now accept all national ID formats, including digital IDs, after verifying its authenticity.
Fintech / Regtech
Taishin Bank Set to Launch Taiwan’s First Responsible AI System
14/08/2024
Singapore-based cybersecurity firm OneDegree Global will verify the fairness, security, and privacy protection of Taishin Bank’s AI model.
ESG / Sustainability
Thailand Launches New “Financing the Transition Project”
13/08/2024
Under the BOT initiative, banks will provide favourable loans to SMEs to support their transition to environmentally sustainable practices.
ESG / Sustainability
ICVCM Rejects Eight Methodologies in Latest CCP Assessment
13/08/2024
Eight renewable energy methodologies, representing 32% of the carbon credit market, fail to meet Core Carbon Principles requirements.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Singapore Court Sentences Crypto CTO for Investment Scam
09/08/2024
Wang Xinghong developed a crypto mining app that allowed A&A Blockchain to input fake numbers to misrepresent investor returns.
Crypto / Digital Assets
UK FCA Issues Further Guidance on Crypto Advertising
09/08/2024
An FCA review found both positive examples of good practice and instances where firms failed to meet regulatory standards around financial promotions.
AML / KYC
German Prosecutors Charge Two More Ex-Wirecard Execs
08/08/2024
The two executives allegedly breached their fiduciary duties by approving unsecured loans that were used to embezzle “several hundred million euros”.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX Launches SORA, TONA Futures to Enable More Effective Hedging
07/08/2024
SGX says the new futures contracts provide a new tool for hedging interest rate risks and generating capital efficiencies.
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