Capital / Liquidity

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Finalises Margin Rules for Non-Cleared OTC Derivatives

By Manesh Samtani | 13/05/2024

The master direction on VM and IM exchange for non-centrally cleared OTC derivatives will enter into force from 8 November 2024.

Capital / Liquidity

US Fed Releases Summary Results of Climate Scenario Analysis

By Manesh Samtani | 12/05/2024

The six US banks that participated reported “significant data and modelling challenges”. Better Markets says the results are “appalling”.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Directs NBFCs to Limit Cash Disbursals for Gold Loans

By Ajoy K Das | 10/05/2024

The Income Tax Act prohibits any individual from receiving more than INR 20,000 as a loan amount in cash.

Capital / Liquidity

Law Firms Rally Asian AT1 Claimants Against Switzerland

By Mark Johnston | 10/05/2024

Several law firms including Withers are spearheading efforts to recover funds lost in Credit Suisse AT1 bonds by Asian investors.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Adjusts Bank Capital Market Exposure Norms

By Ajoy K Das | 07/05/2024

The RBI said the move to T+1 settlement prompted a review of the existing guidelines on the issuance of IPCs by banks.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Allows Standalone Primary Dealers to Borrow Forex

By Ajoy K Das | 06/05/2024

Standalone primary dealers can now borrow FX from their parent companies and other authorised entities.

Capital / Liquidity

NZ Treasury Consults on Funding for Depositor Compensation

By Editors | 06/05/2024

The consultation paper seeks feedback on the funding strategy for the Depositor Compensation Scheme.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Proposes Higher Provisions for Projects Under Construction

By Ajoy K Das | 05/05/2024

The RBI proposes to require higher provisions for financing of projects in the construction phase, even if not overdue or stressed.

AML / KYC

HKMA Outlines Key Priorities, Green Ambitions for 2024 and Beyond

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/05/2024

The HKMA has outlined its priorities for 2024 and beyond in its latest annual report and its 2023 sustainability report.