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
Capital / Liquidity
RBI To Introduce Public Tech Platform for Credit Data
15/08/2023
Following the pilot, the Indian central bank will expand the platform’s scope and coverage to include more products, information providers and lenders.
Capital / Liquidity
SEBI Proposes Reviewing Borrowing Framework for Large Corporates
11/08/2023
The Indian capital markets regulator has suggested increasing the minimum threshold for large corporates to at least INR 5 billion for outstanding long-term borrowings.
ESG / Sustainability
ASIC Takes Legal Action Against Active Super for Alleged Greenwashing
11/08/2023
Australian superannuation fund Active Super allegedly invested in coal, tobacco, and Russian entities despite claiming to be ethical and responsible.
Capital / Liquidity
SGX Updates Rules for Life Sciences Listings
10/08/2023
Singapore Exchange has clarified that companies seeking a mainboard listing through the life sciences framework do not need to be revenue-generating.
ESG / Sustainability
S&P Global Ratings Stops Providing ESG Credit Indicators
10/08/2023
With immediate effect, the impact of ESG factors on a borrower’s creditworthiness will now be conveyed through narrative paragraphs in the rating agency’s reports.
Crypto / Digital Assets
MAS Grants Blockchain.com Major Payment Institution License
08/08/2023
Blockchain.com has become the twelfth cryptocurrency exchange in Singapore to be granted a crypto-dealing license, enabling it to provide services to accredited investors and institutions.
Capital / Liquidity
SEBI Mandates FPIs to Route Bond Trades to RFQ Platforms
08/08/2023
Starting 1 October, foreign portfolio investors are required to conduct a minimum of 10 percent of their total secondary market corporate bond trades through the request for quote (RFQ) platform offered by stock exchanges.
Capital / Liquidity
Australia Proposes Licensing Exemptions for FFSPs
08/08/2023
The proposed legislation reduces entry barriers for foreign financial services providers entering the Australian market while ensuring appropriate regulatory oversight.
Capital / Liquidity
SEBI Approves Sale of Private Listed InvITs
04/08/2023
Existing shareholders of private listed Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) can now sell their units to the public through a stock exchange mechanism.
ESG / Sustainability
New Zealand XRB Sets Temporary GHG Assurance Standard
04/08/2023
From October 2024, climate reporting entities in New Zealand will need to use an internationally recognised assurance standard (ISAE or ISO) to obtain assurance over their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions disclosures.
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