INDIA

AML / KYC

India Post and AMFI Sign MOU on Mutual Fund KYC

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/07/2025

The MOU aims to simplify KYC verification, boosting financial inclusion and streamlining investor onboarding across India.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eyes Longer Tenure Derivatives Contracts

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025

SEBI plans to reform the derivatives segment by extending contract tenures, citing high retail losses and excessive expiry-day trading.

Fintech / Regtech

India Extends Support for Singapore Payments Link to More Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025

The cross-border payment linkage between Singapore and India will now support 19 Indian banks, enhancing real-time remittance access for users in both countries.

RBI Proposes Rules to Standardise Closure of Old Export Bills

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025

The RBI aims to create a uniform process for banks to close long-pending shipping bills, reducing compliance burdens.

Securities / Derivatives

India Proposes Shift to Domestic Prices for Gold and Silver ETF Valuation

By Editors | 17/07/2025

SEBI proposed to mandate that asset managers use local spot prices, moving away from the London-based international benchmark.

Securities / Derivatives

India Proposes Rules for GIFT City OTC Derivatives Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/07/2025

The draft framework to regulate OTC derivatives in GIFT City mandates central clearing, real-time reporting, and strict controls on contract issuance.

Fintech / Regtech

GIFT City Regulator Amends Proposals for TechFin and Ancillary Services

By Mark Johnston | 17/07/2025

Feedback on IFSCA's proposed regulations highlights concerns over re-registration costs, mandatory officer appointments, and restrictive client eligibility criteria.

Securities / Derivatives

Indian Pension Funds Lobby for Looser Corporate Bond Rules

By Editors | 16/07/2025

Managers seek more flexibility to boost returns as assets triple, proposing changes to rules on bond maturity and credit ratings.

Securities / Derivatives

NSE Launches New Monthly Electricity Futures Contracts

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/07/2025

The new contracts, which drew strong first-day participation, will help build a robust market for hedging power price volatility, NSE said.