Ajoy K Das
Based in India, Ajoy is a financial and industrial journalist with three decades of experience with leading print media brands in the country and global news agencies like Reuters. Over the years, he has covered major Indian heavy manufacturing industries like mining and metals, energy, chemicals and petrochemicals, and financial markets with a focus on equities and regulation.
Articles by Ajoy K Das
Crypto / Digital Assets
Binance is Registered with Indian FIU, Ending Seven Month Ban
16/08/2024
Binance said the registration underscores its commitment to adhering to AML standards and fostering a secure, transparent, and efficient ecosystem.
Securities / Derivatives
GIFT City to Commence Sovereign Green Bond Trading “Very Soon”
16/08/2024
RBI governor said sovereign green bond trading will be operationalised in GIFT City “very soon”, likely in the second half of the current fiscal year.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Tightens Norms for HFCs to Align with NBFCs
14/08/2024
The regulatory changes, effective January 2025, cover requirements on liquid assets and handling of public deposits, among other areas.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Denies Allegations of Conflict of Interest in Adani Probe
14/08/2024
Hindenburg Research said SEBI has slow-walked a probe into the Adani Group because of its links to the regulator’s chairperson.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Proposes to Introduce Public Repository for Digital Lending Apps
13/08/2024
The repository will serve as a comprehensive list of digital lending apps that are operated by RBI regulated entities such as banks and NBFCs.
AML / KYC
FATF Calls on India to Enhance Scrutiny of Domestic PEPs – Report
12/08/2024
The FATF calls for tighter account opening scrutiny for domestic PEPs and their families, and more rigorous monitoring of their bank accounts.
Fintech / Regtech
India NPCI Signs MoU to Introduce UPI to Maldives
12/08/2024
A key component of the agreement is ensuring payment system interoperability to enable cross-border transactions and strengthen global connectivity for Maldives.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Outlines Work Priorities for 2024-2025 Fiscal Year
10/08/2024
SEBI’s work plan includes the planned establishment of two new institutions for data benchmarking and performance validation.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes Enhanced Reporting Requirements for Foreign VC Firms
10/08/2024
Foreign venture capital investors will have to provide SEBI with granular breakdowns of investments by type and industry sector.
Crypto / Digital Assets
India Has “No Proposal” to Regulate Crypto Beyond Tax, AML
09/08/2024
MOF official told Parliament the government will coordinate with global standard-setting bodies before considering any measures domestically.
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