INDIA

Fintech / Regtech

India Unveils Draft Rules for GIFT City TechFin and Ancillary Services

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2025

The proposed framework seeks to streamline compliance processes, promote innovation, and enhance GIFT-IFSC’s appeal as a global financial hub.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s First RMBS Listed via Bidding Route

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2025

LIC Housing Finance raised INR 10 billion through residential mortgage-backed securities listed on the NSE.

Market Infrastructure

India Consults on New ‘Global Access Framework’ for GIFT City

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/05/2025

The new framework will facilitate global market access to Indian financial products via regulated channels established within GIFT City.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Drop Proposal to Cap Intraday Derivatives Positions

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/05/2025

More than half the public comments opposed the intraday limits, arguing they would hurt legitimate market-making and disrupt liquidity.

Securities / Derivatives

NSE Gets SEBI Nod to Launch Electricity Derivatives: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/05/2025

NSE has received an in-principle approval but the terms of the contract are still being discussed.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Allow IAs, RAs to Use Fund Units to Meet Deposit Requirements

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/05/2025

Allowing investment advisers and research analysts to use liquid mutual fund units is intended to provide flexibility and ease operational challenges.

Capital / Liquidity

Indonesia Mulls Easing Foreign Ownership Cap for Reinsurers

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2025

Foreign ownership limits in the reinsurance sector are being reviewed to curb a growing reinsurance deficit and reduce reliance on offshore reinsurers.

RBI Unveils New Framework for Formulating Regulations

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2025

The framework standardises the process of drafting and amending regulations through public consultation, impact analysis, and periodic review.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Relaxed Co-Investment Norms for Alternative Investment Funds

By Editors | 12/05/2025

SEBI considers easing rules for AIF co-investments, enabling separate investment schemes and broader advisory services for managers.