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
Fintech / Regtech
BSP to Closely Scrutinise New Digital Banking Applicants
02/09/2024
Fitch Ratings says close scrutiny of the new applicants is likely given that the majority of the existing digital banks are still loss-making.
AML / KYC
Europol, New Zealand Can Share Personal Data to Combat Crime
29/08/2024
A new agreement has entered into force that allows Europol and New Zealand authorities to exchange personal data to combat crime.
Market Infrastructure
MAS Identifies Priority Areas for Equities Market Review Group
29/08/2024
The review group has identified the areas of focus for its two workstreams and pledged to announce recommendations in phases.
Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong Launches HKUST Institute for Financial Research
28/08/2024
The new research institute aims to address social and economic issues through financial research and technological innovation.
AML / KYC
Singapore Charges South Korean in S$1.5b TBML Scheme
28/08/2024
The accused hid smuggled cash in tool shipments from Korea and Japan, and then exported gold bars disguised as mechanical tools.
ESG / Sustainability
New Zealand to Reduce Supply of Carbon Offset Units
28/08/2024
Oversupply has depressed carbon prices, causing auction failures and jeopardising climate targets and emissions budgets.
Crypto / Digital Assets
AIIB Becomes First in Asia to Issue Digital Note via Euroclear
27/08/2024
The digital securities raised $300mn for AIIB’s sustainable development bond programme, with clearing possible through HKMA’s CMU and SIX.
ESG / Sustainability
Australia Advances Legislation on Climate Disclosures, FMI Regime
27/08/2024
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the AASB will release standards for the climate risk disclosure framework “in the near future”.
Fintech / Regtech
Switzerland Introduces Instant Payments for Major Banks
26/08/2024
The SNB and SIX said instant payments will likely form the basis for further innovation in payment transactions moving forward.
Crypto / Digital Assets
DBS Concludes Blockchain Pilot to Streamline Grant Disbursements
25/08/2024
The programmable grant disbursement pilot used smart contracts to automate and streamline grant disbursements by Enterprise Singapore.
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