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.
ESG / Sustainability
DBS, Deloitte Launch Tool to Help SMEs Close Decarbonisation Gaps
01/08/2024
The new sustainability solution aligns with the TCFD framework and helps Singapore SMEs meet their reporting obligations more effectively.
ESG / Sustainability
IASB Proposes Climate-related Disclosure Guidance for Financial Statements
01/08/2024
Eight illustrative examples are proposed to improve transparency of information about climate-related uncertainties in financial statements.
AML / KYC
MAS Tightens Licensing Requirements for Payment Services
31/07/2024
Applicants must submit a legal opinion, an independent assessment report by an external auditor, and have a governance structure for compliance and AML/CFT oversight.
Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia Reprimands, Fines Former Kenanga Broker
30/07/2024
The former dealer’s representative at Kenanga Investment Bank engaged in manipulative trading practices involving 11 stocks over six months.
Market Infrastructure
France Advocates for Coordinated Approach to T+1 Transition
28/07/2024
AMF and Banque de France call for a “two-phased approach” to the transition, emphasising close cooperation with the UK and Switzerland.
Enforcement
MAS Issues New Guidance on Prohibition Orders Under FSMA
26/07/2024
The new PO regime will be brought into effect on 31 July as part of the third phase of implementing the Financial Services and Markets Act, which passed into law in April 2022.
AML / KYC
Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza Being Exploited for Terror Financing
26/07/2024
Singapore’s Internal Security Department warns that charities and NGOs are being used by Hamas networks to raise funds globally.
Australia Consults on CGT Regime for Foreign Residents
25/07/2024
The foreign resident capital gains tax regime and capital gains withholding regime are both being amended.
Market Infrastructure
ASIC Establishes Special Unit to Examine Valuations in Private Markets
25/07/2024
The dedicated unit will address transparency concerns in private markets, aiming to ensure fair practices and investor protection.
ESG / Sustainability
TWSE Awarded ISO Carbon Neutrality Certificate by BSI
25/07/2024
The Taiwan Stock Exchange has become the world’s first exchange to receive the ISO 14068-1:2023 carbon neutrality certificate.
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