INDIA

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Issues Technical Clarifications on Cybersecurity Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

The updated rules adjust compliance thresholds, widen the definition of critical systems, abd require smaller intermediaries to join SEBI’s Market SOC.

Securities / Derivatives

India: Court Accepts CBI Closure Report in NSE Co-Location Audit Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

The court accepted the CBI report citing insufficient evidence of criminal intent, but urged SEBI to take its investor protection duties more seriously.

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.