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
Anti-Money Laundering
Philippine Government Agencies, Departments Ordered to Adopt New AML Strategy
07/07/2023
The Philippines is looking to remove itself from the Financial Action Task Force’s “grey list” by improving its efforts in anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, and counter-proliferation.
ESG Data
SEBI Mandates Certification for ESG Raters
07/07/2023
ESG rating providers in India now need to establish an adequate framework to ensure transparency, prevent conflicts of interest and openly publish their rating methodology on their website.
ESG Data
Industry Consults on Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings
07/07/2023
The code incorporates recommendations from the International Organisation of Securities Commissions and sets out clear guidance for ESG data and rating providers.
Reporting & Disclosures
Singapore’s SRAC Recommends ISSB-Aligned Climate Reporting
06/07/2023
Singapore’s sustainability reporting advisory committee studied ISSB’s exposure draft closely and consulted several stakeholders before making major climate reporting recommendations, chairperson Esther An told Regulation Asia.
Capital Adequacy
MAS Reports USD22.8 Billion Net Loss For FY2022/23
06/07/2023
MAS announced a net loss of SGD 30.8 billion (USD 22.8 billion), reflecting the effects of monetary policy tightening to bring down inflation.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Offers Clarity on Directorships of Debenture Trustees
05/07/2023
The regulator noted issuers that are not companies under India’s Companies Act, 2013 are not obligated to appoint directors.
Structural Regulation
WFE Launches Market Infrastructure Certification Programme
05/07/2023
The programme, which is equivalent to a master’s degree, will help mid-career bankers and regulatory professionals to deepen their knowledge of market infrastructures.
Operational Risk
RBI Sets Capital Requirements for Operational Risk
04/07/2023
Commercial banks in India will be required to explain their policies, frameworks, and guidelines for managing operational risk.
Sustainable Finance
Thailand Publishes Sustainable Finance Taxonomy
03/07/2023
Stakeholders are expected to adopt the taxonomy as a reference tool for policymaking, accessing green funding as well as managing climate risks.
Reporting & Disclosures
The Philippines Publishes Inaugural Sustainability Report
03/07/2023
The Philippines’ central bank has plans to develop a taxonomy and provide regulatory incentives to encourage financing for sustainable investments.
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