INDIA

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Moves to Curb Fake Apps, Finfluencers with Tech Partnerships

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

    SEBI is in talks with Google and Apple to add verification marks for registered intermediaries, while also working with Meta to block misleading financial content on social media.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    India’s CBDT Reportedly Engaging Industry on Crypto Tax Reform

    By Editors | 29/08/2025

    India’s tax authority is consulting with crypto firms on easing punitive rules amid offshore migration and declining market liquidity.

    India Establishes High-Level Forum to Overhaul Pension Regulation

    By Editors | 29/08/2025

    New inter-agency platform aims to harmonise pension oversight, improve consumer protection, and support product innovation across schemes.

    RBI Signals Openness to Easing Banking Sector Rules on Foreign Ownership

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2025

    The RBI approved a bid by Japan's SMBC to increase its strategic investment in YES Bank, while also helping pave the way for a foreign entity to buy IDBI Bank.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Extends Deadline for Broker to Submit Net Worth Filings

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/08/2025

    Brokers offering margin trading have until 31 May and 15 November to submit half-yearly net worth certificates, easing earlier deadlines by a month.

    Securities / Derivatives

    $300m Trading Error Exposed Flaws in India’s Block Deal System - Report

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/08/2025

    A bungled trade highlighted two core weaknesses in India’s block-trading regime: a narrow 1% discount cap and a relatively low minimum trade size.

    AML / KYC

    RBI Urges Banks to Tighten Scrutiny on Pakistan Fund Flows

    By Editors | 27/08/2025

    RBI directed lenders to enhance checks on indirect fund transfers from Pakistan, citing high risks of arms financing.

    Capital / Liquidity

    India Moves to Codify Cross-Border Insolvency Framework

    By Mark Johnston | 27/08/2025

    New law aims to provide certainty for foreign creditors and courts, drawing lessons from the high-profile Jet Airways insolvency case.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India’s Top Brokers Form New Association to Champion Retail Investors

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/08/2025

    The platform aims to give retail investors a stronger collective voice, ensuring their concerns are heard alongside institutions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Considers Framework to Tame Unlisted Share 'Grey Market'

    By Editors | 26/08/2025

    SEBI is considering a regulated platform for pre-IPO trading to enhance transparency, improve price discovery, and boost tax revenue.

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