India

RBI Expands Scope of TReDS to Facilitate Access to Financing

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 14/06/2023

TReDs platforms, which enable MSMEs to obtain financing for trade receivables, will have a larger pool of financiers as well as an insurance facility.

RBI Asks CRAs for Information on Uncooperative Firms – Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/06/2023

About half of the 40,000 companies rated in India do not share information with credit rating agencies.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Require Registration from Execution-only Mutual Fund Platforms

By Mark Johnston | 14/06/2023

SEBI to require online platforms for mutual fund direct plans to obtain registration from 1 September 2023.

India, Myanmar to Start Using Rupee for Trade Settlements “Soon”

By Editors | 13/06/2023

The RBI has so far authorised Punjab National Bank to open a special rupee vostro account for foreign trade settlements with Myanmar.

Fintech / Regtech

India in Talks to Extend UPI’s Reach to Gulf Countries 

By Editors | 13/06/2023

India’s NPCI, with support from the RBI, is in talks to establish bank-to-bank transfer systems for cross-border remittances to Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

Fintech / Regtech

IFSCA Consults on Regulations for GIFT City Payment Firms

By Mark Johnston | 13/06/2023

The proposed regulations cover authorisation, supervision, governance arrangements, and risk management.

AML / KYC

India Accuses Xiaomi and Global Banks of Breaking FX Rules

By Karen Ng | 13/06/2023

Xiaomi India, Deutsche Bank, HSBC and Citibank are accused of illegally remitting $673mn to foreign entities.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Permits Mutual Funds Greater Participation in Repo Market

By Mark Johnston | 11/06/2023

Mutual funds can participate in repo transactions involving commercial papers and certificates of deposit.

Enforcement

India: Appeals Tribunal Reverses SEBI Licence Cancellation Order

By Editors | 11/06/2023

The Securities Appellate Tribunal said SEBI’s order to cancel the licence of Brickwork Ratings was “unjustified” and “not commensurate” with the alleged violations.