
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.

Climate Risk
NGFS to Develop Transition Planning Standards for Supervisors
02/06/2023
MAS head Ravi Menon, who chairs the NGFS, said guidance on transition planning will be produced to help supervisors set expectations for FIs.

Structural Regulation
ASIC Postpones Deadline for Financial Adviser Registration
31/05/2023
The new October deadline will allow parliament to consider improvements to the registration process already proposed in legislation, ASIC said.

Anti-Money Laundering
HKMA: Revised AML Guideline Raises Focus on Effectiveness
31/05/2023
HKMA’s Carmen Chu says an external consultant has been engaged to help prepare a new guidance paper on AML/CFT controls for PEPs.

Operational Risk
RBI Governor Raises Concerns Over India Bank Governance
30/05/2023
RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said banks are employing “smart accounting methods” to artificially boost performance and mask stressed loans.

Trading & Investment
South Korea Tightens Regulations on CFD Trading
30/05/2023
Until the new measures are implemented in the next three months, new CFD trading by individual investors will be restricted.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability
SEBI Proposes to Strengthen Investor Grievance Handling Process
29/05/2023
SEBI is seeking to streamline the complaints redressal process and introduce a two-tier review system.

Sustainable Finance
UPDATED – More Global Insurers Leave Net-Zero Insurance Alliance
29/05/2023
The Net-Zero Insurance Alliance has lost members due to pressure from the anti-ESG movement in the US.

Cryptocurrency
WEF Calls For Global Collaboration in Regulating Crypto-Assets
29/05/2023
A new WEF report offers recommendations on collaborative pathways for global crypto-asset regulation.

Credit Risk
RBNZ Confirms Plan to Ease Mortgage Lending Restrictions
29/05/2023
A 10 percent limit on owner-occupier loans with an LVR above 80 percent will increase to 15 percent.

ESG Data
Singapore: ESG Registry Upgraded to Provide Better Data, Analytics
26/05/2023
ESGpedia platform updated to provide greater data coverage, enhanced solutions and analytics, and assessment tools.
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