India

Fintech / Regtech

New 'Digital Lutera" Malware Bypasses UPI Security in India - Reports

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2026

A cybersecurity firm has detailed a new attack method, Digital Lutera, that circumvents SIM-binding, enabling large-scale fraud on India’s digital payments network.

ESG / Sustainability

ICMA Report Highlights Need for APAC Convergence of ESG Ratings Rules

By Mark Johnston | 13/03/2026

New report highlights the rise of voluntary codes and binding rules for ESG ratings providers across Asia-Pacific jurisdictions.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eases Certification Rules for Research Services Sales Staff

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2026

SEBI has relaxed certification requirements for sales and other non-core staff linked to research services, introducing a new NISM exam tailored to client-facing roles.

Market Infrastructure

BIS Paper Calls for Public Sector Push to Fix Cross-Border Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

New paper highlights slow speeds and high costs, pointing to APAC initiatives as models for improving global payment systems.

Capital / Liquidity

India’s IFSCA Issues Draft Guidelines for Capital Relief on Factoring Transactions

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2026

The proposals aim to align factoring rules with Basel III, recognise credit risk mitigation tools, and set prudential norms for finance firms in GIFT City.

Capital / Liquidity

SEBI: Mis-Selling, Weak Valuations Key Challenges for AIF sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2026

SEBI Chairman said the sector must enhance governance and investor protection as it grows into a key source of capital for the economy.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Tightens Bank Dividend Rules, Links Payouts to Capital Strength

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2026

New rules, effective FY27, link dividend payouts to capital strength and asset quality, capping distributions at 75% of profit after tax.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Revises Counterparty Credit Risk Rules to Align with Basel Norms

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

New rules clarify capital charges for clearing members and revise add-on factors for derivatives, lowering them for some contracts while raising them for others.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Allows NBFCs, HFCs to Include Quarterly Profits in Capital Calculations

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

New rules permit the inclusion of reviewed or audited quarterly profits in owned funds, a move expected to boost capital flexibility for non-bank lenders.