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.
ESG / Sustainability
Vietnam to Develop Carbon Credit Trading Platform
20/12/2023
The platform, part of a collaboration between CCTPA and ACX Group, is expected to help Vietnam meet its climate goals.
ESG / Sustainability
HKMA, Dubai FSA Collaborate to Accelerate Sustainable Finance
20/12/2023
Both regulators are set to host the upcoming Joint Climate Finance Conference next year to explore common opportunities in transition financing.
AML / KYC
MAS Boosts Due Diligence Checks for SFO Tax Incentive Applicants
20/12/2023
To combat money laundering risks, MAS plans to deploy a panel of “specialised firms” to scrutinise individuals and entities associated with SFOs.
ESG / Sustainability
Regulatory Frameworks Vital for Carbon Market Growth: GenZero
19/12/2023
Regulatory certainty enhances carbon market credibility and helps investors better understand project economics, said GenZero’s Frederick Teo.
Securities / Derivatives
IOSCO Issues Recommendations on Accounting for Goodwill
18/12/2023
The seven recommendations aim to improve the reliability, faithful representation and transparency of goodwill disclosed in financial statements.
ESG / Sustainability
ICMA Introduces Voluntary Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings
15/12/2023
Aligned with IOSCO recommendations, the code seeks to improve transparency and trust in sustainable finance by promoting consistent global standards.
AML / KYC
Singapore Single-Family Offices Scrutinised for Money Laundering Risks
12/12/2023
Legal experts advising SFOs view proposed regulatory measures as incremental steps toward AML compliance amid the financial hub’s biggest money laundering scandal.
ESG / Sustainability
MAS Finalises Code of Conduct for ESG Rating & Data Providers
07/12/2023
The regulator expects providers to regularly review their methodologies and data sources for better transparency.
ESG / Sustainability
Evolving ESG Regulations Pose Challenges for Asian Funds
06/12/2023
Morrison Foerster’s survey saw 53 per cent of respondents citing evolving regulatory regimes and unreliable data as obstacles for ESG investing.
ESG / Sustainability
COP28: Central Banks and Financial Supervisors Unveil Blended Finance Recommendations
05/12/2023
The Network for Greening the Financial System outlines principles for scaling up blended finance in climate projects across emerging markets.
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