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
AML / KYC
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 / Sustainability
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 / Sustainability
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.
ESG / Sustainability
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.
AML / KYC
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.
Securities / Derivatives
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.
Market Infrastructure
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.
Capital / Liquidity
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.
ESG / Sustainability
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.
ESG / Sustainability
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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