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
Structural Regulation
Australian Senator Proposes Merger of Superannuation Lobby Groups
15/04/2021
Senator Andrew Bragg is suggesting to use the ‘Your Future Your Super’ legislation to force consolidation between the AIST, ISA, FSC and ASFA.
Credit Risk
Cambodian Lenders Grant Reprieve from Debt Repayment
14/04/2021
Six measures have been announced, including lower interest rates, credit restructuring benefits and relief for Covid-19 patients.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Sets Expectations on New Complaints Handling Obligations
14/04/2021
ASIC plans to check in with industry at various stages of RG 271’s implementation and assess whether its expectations about preparation are being met.
Anti-Money Laundering
Singapore Court Jails Money Mule for Over 3.5 Years
13/04/2021
The woman received more than S$730,000 in criminal proceeds in various bank accounts she set up for her “online lover”.
Supervision & Enforcement
RBNZ Establishes Standalone Enforcement Department
13/04/2021
The new department will work to incentivise and manage prudent behaviour as well as hold institutions to account for non-compliance.
Anti-Money Laundering
Singapore Court Charges Five Over Shell Company Activity
12/04/2021
Between 2016 and 2019, eight police reports were filed by victims who were deceived into wiring around $1.7mn into the bank accounts of Singapore-registered shell companies.
Market Abuse
Korea to Root Out Speculation in Real Estate Market
10/04/2021
The FSC is setting up a special financial response team and new monitoring system to root out speculation in the property market.
Structural Regulation
Overseas Filipino Bank Obtains Digital Bank Licence
09/04/2021
Overseas Filipino Bank, formed as a policy bank to provide services to overseas Filipinos, has been granted a digital banking licence.
Supervision & Enforcement
Indian Court Lifts Freeze Order on ByteDance Bank Accounts
08/04/2021
ByteDance is required to deposit around $10.6mn in a state-run bank, the amount tax authorities claim the company owes.
Anti-Money Laundering
Philippines Expands AML Rules to Financing, Lending Firms
08/04/2021
All financing and lending companies are required to register with the AMLC, report suspicious transactions and comply with other AML/CTF rules.
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