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
ABA Outlines Plans for Next Phase of Pandemic Support
21/02/2021
No customer is going to wake up the day after 31 March and find that there is some legal action being taken by their bank on their loan, said ABA CEO Anna Bligh.
Securities / Derivatives
Australia Finalises Changes to Continuous Disclosure Laws
20/02/2021
The changes will discourage opportunistic class actions and protect companies from liability unless their officers have acted with “knowledge, recklessness or negligence”.
AML / KYC
Australian Banks Facilitate Arrest of Phishing Tool Developer
19/02/2021
The developer of a phishing kit used to steal tens of millions of dollars from bank accounts in 11 countries has been arrested in Ukraine.
Big Picture
BEAR Has Brought Desired Culture Changes at Banks: Research
18/02/2021
New research from Macquarie University has found that the BEAR has changed behaviour and culture at banks for the better.
AML / KYC
BSP Adopts New AML/CFT Risk Assessment Framework
18/02/2021
The new framework will use a four-point rating scale to grade FIs based on their inherent risks, risk management capabilities and self-assessment systems.
Market Infrastructure
RBI Formally Permits India Residents to Invest in GIFT City
17/02/2021
Separately, a new framework has been issued allowing professional services firms including consultancies, fund administrators and trustees to set up in GIFT City.
Big Picture
Australia Super Industry Calls for Better Cybersecurity Standards
16/02/2021
The industry is overwhelmingly in favour of introducing baseline cybersecurity standards and improving the regulatory framework to address industry-specific risks.
ESG / Sustainability
Superannuation Funds to Face Greater Scrutiny in 2021: APRA
15/02/2021
To improve member outcomes, APRA will focus on strengthening its prudential framework, sharpening supervision, improving data and enhancing transparency.
Market Infrastructure
CBIRC to Continue Crackdown on Trust Financing Business
14/02/2021
The CBIRC is targeting a reduction of total outstanding trust financing products by CNY 1 trillion this year, and to entirely shut down this business over five years.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippines to Launch Short Selling Upon Resolution of SBL Issues
10/02/2021
The Philippines Stock Exchange will launch short selling once issues related to securities borrowing and lending are resolved, president Ramon Monzon.
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