INDIA

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Announces New Rules for Key Personnel Appointments at MIIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/05/2025

The procedures for appointing and removing KMPs have been tightened, and a cooling-off period introduced for those joining rival institutions.

AML / KYC

RBI Proposes Measures to Help Address Dormant Bank Accounts

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/05/2025

Banks must offer KYC update services at all branches and through video verification, while also enabling Business Correspondents to assist in the process.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Proposes New Capital-Raising Pathways for UCBs

By Mark Johnston | 26/05/2025

RBI unveils new capital-raising avenues for urban co-operative banks, while also boosting transparency and market accessibility.

AML / KYC

SEBI Mandates Inclusive Digital KYC for Users With Disabilities

By Mark Johnston | 26/05/2025

SEBI has mandated that digital KYC processes be made accessible for persons with disabilities to ensure equal access to financial services.

Crypto / Digital Assets

India Supreme Court Presses Government on Crypto Regulation

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2025

The top court criticised the government for taxing crypto at 30 percent without putting in place corresponding regulation.

AML / KYC

SEBI Warns Mauritius-Based Funds for Lack of Cooperation

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2025

Two Mauritius-based funds tied to the Adani Group could face potential penalties and license cancellations over their failure to disclose shareholder details.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Tightens Internal Audit Norms for Market Infrastructure Institutions

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/05/2025

SEBI revised the norms for internal audit mechanisms and audit committee composition of stock exchanges, clearing corporations, and depositories.

Enforcement

SEBI Probes IndusInd Bank Officials for Suspected Insider Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/05/2025

IndusInd Bank employees were allegedly involved in selling stock options while being aware of undisclosed accounting lapses.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI to Relax AIF Investment Norms for Regulated Entities

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/05/2025

The draft norms propose a 10% cap on an RE’s investment in any AIF scheme, along with conditional provisioning requirements.