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
AML / KYC
Philippine SEC Tightens Rules on Beneficial Ownership of Shares
09/02/2021
New guidelines will require the disclosure of the identity of the beneficial owners of shares and prohibit the issuance of bearer shares.
Capital / Liquidity
China to Implement Revised Solvency Regulations for Insurers
09/02/2021
The revisions refine the existing ‘three-pillar’ framework in the areas of capital requirements, solvency measurement and methods of resolution.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SEC Thailand Orders Crypto Exchange to Suspend Client Onboarding
08/02/2021
Bitkub needs to address five major issues before it can resume onboarding new clients, after high volume trading disrupted its systems in January.
Enforcement
ASIC to Consider Enforcement Action for Climate Risk Disclosure Failures
07/02/2021
ASIC says the law requires climate risk to be included in OFR disclosures, particularly when it is a material risk that could affect financial performance.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Taiwan Issues List of Institutions Required to Bolster Cybersecurity
05/02/2021
The critical infrastructure facilities believed to be on the list include Taiwan’s D-SIBs, science park operators and telecoms.
Market Infrastructure
Cambodia Officially Launches New Retail Payments System
05/02/2021
The development of the new system, known as Retail Pay, was backed by a $8mn grant from the Korea International Cooperation Agency.
Fintech / Regtech
SBI, Sumitomo Mitsui to Launch Digital Stock Exchange in Osaka
04/02/2021
The Osaka Digital Exchange, expected to launch in 2022, will provide an alternative to the TSE and strengthen Osaka’s proposition as a financial hub.
Enforcement
Taiwan to Impose Tighter FX Rules to Curb Currency Speculation
04/02/2021
The move follows a probe into dubious currency practices at eight major grain merchants in Asia, facilitated by six foreign banks.
Indonesia Completes Merger of Three State Owned Banks
04/02/2021
With total assets of over $17bn, Bank Syariah Indonesia is now one of the largest sharia banks in the country.
AML / KYC
Philippines Enacts AML Amendments to Avoid FATF Grey List
04/02/2021
Offshore gaming operators, their service providers, real estate developers and brokers have been brought into scope as covered entities.
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