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
ESG / Sustainability
UK, Singapore Strengthen Cooperation in Sustainable Finance
28/07/2023
In a recent financial dialogue, both countries agreed to support the International Sustainability Standards Board in implementing sustainability reporting standards.
ESG / Sustainability
ISSB Consults on Proposed Taxonomy for IFRS Sustainability Standards
28/07/2023
The board intends to release the final digital taxonomy in early 2024, considering the feedback they receive.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Singapore High Court Recognises Crypto as Personal Property
27/07/2023
The court ruled that holders of crypto assets have legally enforceable property rights under common law, marking a significant milestone in crypto case law globally.
Big Picture
Publicly Traded Companies Globally Fall Short in Codes of Conduct: Study
27/07/2023
LRN’s study on 200 top-traded companies in Asia, Europe and North America found that only 17 percent of them had highly effective codes of conduct.
Crypto / Digital Assets
CFA Institute Survey Shows Limited Support for CBDCs
26/07/2023
While 34 percent of survey respondents worldwide disagreed that central banks should launch CBDCs, those from APAC including India and China expressed a more favourable view.
ESG / Sustainability
Malaysia Proposes Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide
26/07/2023
A proposed simplified ESG disclosure guide set to be launched in November this year will align with major global frameworks and reporting standards, including the GRI and ISSB.
FMA Starts Accepting Licence Applications Under CoFI Regime
26/07/2023
The FMA urges firms to prepare their applications “as early as possible” to ensure they can continue providing services after 31 March 2025.
Big Picture
BIS Paper Proposes Solutions To Ease Cross-Border Payment Hurdles
25/07/2023
New working paper suggests setting up a global clearinghouse or digital money marketplace could boost cross-border payments.
AML / KYC
Thailand Launches Initiative to Fight Investment Fraud
25/07/2023
The Stock Exchange of Thailand along with the Thai capital market sector, business organisations and government agencies will work together to protect investors and the public from scams.
Capital / Liquidity
SEBI Proposes Prudential Norms for Clearing Corporations’ Exposure
24/07/2023
India’s securities regulator is looking to protect clearing corporations through prudential regulations to limit their concentration risk.
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