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
Credit Risk
Australia Launches Inquiry to Improve Access to Home Loans
16/08/2024
Senator Andrew Bragg said the inquiry will examine bank lending practices and barriers that hinder access to finance for first home buyers.
Reporting & Disclosures
SFIA Collaborates with STACS ESGpedia on Regional ESG Reporting
15/08/2024
SFIA appointed STACS ESGpedia as the official technology partner for the SAFE initiative, enhancing tools for corporates in ESG reporting.
KYC & CDD
BSP Mandates Acceptance and Verification of Digital IDs
14/08/2024
Financial institutions in the Philippines must now accept all national ID formats, including digital IDs, after verifying its authenticity.
AI Risk & Governance
Taishin Bank Set to Launch Taiwan’s First Responsible AI System
14/08/2024
Singapore-based cybersecurity firm OneDegree Global will verify the fairness, security, and privacy protection of Taishin Bank’s AI model.
Sustainable Finance
Thailand Launches New “Financing the Transition Project”
13/08/2024
Under the BOT initiative, banks will provide favourable loans to SMEs to support their transition to environmentally sustainable practices.
Climate Risk
ICVCM Rejects Eight Methodologies in Latest CCP Assessment
13/08/2024
Eight renewable energy methodologies, representing 32% of the carbon credit market, fail to meet Core Carbon Principles requirements.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Singapore Court Sentences Crypto CTO for Investment Scam
09/08/2024
Wang Xinghong developed a crypto mining app that allowed A&A Blockchain to input fake numbers to misrepresent investor returns.
Cryptocurrency
UK FCA Issues Further Guidance on Crypto Advertising
09/08/2024
An FCA review found both positive examples of good practice and instances where firms failed to meet regulatory standards around financial promotions.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
German Prosecutors Charge Two More Ex-Wirecard Execs
08/08/2024
The two executives allegedly breached their fiduciary duties by approving unsecured loans that were used to embezzle “several hundred million euros”.
Trading & Investment
SGX Launches SORA, TONA Futures to Enable More Effective Hedging
07/08/2024
SGX says the new futures contracts provide a new tool for hedging interest rate risks and generating capital efficiencies.
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