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.
Fintech / Regtech
BSP Introduces Open Finance Pilot to Advance Financial Inclusion Objectives
23/06/2023
The pilot involves participation from FIs to co-develop an “open, interoperable, and scalable ecosystem”, supported by the BSP and IFC.
ESG / Sustainability
CFTC Calls on Public to Report Carbon Market Misconduct
23/06/2023
The CFTC says whistleblowers can receive awards for reporting fraud, manipulation, “ghost” carbon credits, and double counting in carbon markets.
ESG / Sustainability
Regulators Urged to Consider Climate Litigation as Relevant Financial Risk
22/06/2023
Major carbon-producing companies saw their firm value decrease following climate-related lawsuits and further reduce when unfavourable judgments were made.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Cuscal Introduces New Requirements for Crypto Firms in Australia
22/06/2023
Digital currency exchanges have to meet additional requirements to continue using services on Cuscal’s platform.
Fintech / Regtech
Philippines, India Agree to Collaborate on FinTech Regulation
21/06/2023
Key representatives from the central banks and regulatory bodies of both countries have formed a joint working group.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Directs Online Bond Platforms to Stop Offering Prohibited Products
21/06/2023
SEBI has observed that some online bond platform providers are offering clients access to unlisted bonds and other unregulated products.
AML / KYC
Philippines Steps Up Efforts to Exit FATF ‘Grey’ List
20/06/2023
The Philippines’ Anti-Money Laundering Council’s executive director Matthew M. David talks to Regulation Asia about its action plan to take the country out of the Financial Action Task Force’s ‘Grey’ List.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI to Require Top Listed Entities to Respond to Market Rumours
19/06/2023
The requirement will apply to the top 100 listed entities from 1 October 2023, and to the top 250 listed entities from 1 April 2024.
Securities / Derivatives
Malaysia SC to Refine Investor Classification Framework
19/06/2023
The SC will also allow fund managers to offer foreign funds to high-net-worth entities and institutional investors.
AML / KYC
Australia Assessing Adequacy of Crisis Management Settings
16/06/2023
Regulators are assessing Australia’s crisis management settings to ensure they remain robust in light of international developments.
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