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India
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Creates New ‘Abridged Prospectus’ Format for Debt Issuance
By Editors | 06/09/2023
The new format will further simplify and provide greater clarity and consistency in the disclosures by debt issuers, SEBI said.
Fintech / Regtech
SEBI Plans to Move to One-Hour Stock Settlement Cycle
By Editors | 06/09/2023
India just completed a move from T+2 to T+1 settlement in January. Reportedly, implementation of one-hour settlement is likely by March 2024.
Securities / Derivatives
Indian REITs Form Industry Body to Promote Industry Growth
By Mark Johnston | 05/09/2023
Four listed REITs have established a new association to advance the growth and development of the REITs sector.
AML / KYC
India Ministry Gazettes Enhancements to AML/CFT Rules
By Editors | 05/09/2023
The amendments lower the shareholding threshold for company partners to be considered beneficial owners, from 15 percent to 10 percent
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Permits Banks to Use UPI With Credit Lines
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2023
Scheduled commercial banks can now transfer funds to and from credit lines through the UPI system.
Market Infrastructure
SEBI Proposes Formation of New Agency to Validate Performance Claims
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2023
SEBI proposes to create a new independent body that would validate performance claims made by intermediaries such as fund managers and investment advisers.
Enforcement
OCCRP Report Deals Fresh Blow to India’s Adani Group
By Mark Johnston | 03/09/2023
The OCCRP says Adani Group breached India’s minimum public shareholding rules. SEBI is waiting for information from five foreign jurisdictions to confirm.
Fintech / Regtech
India, New Zealand Start Talks on UPI-based Payments Link
By Editors | 30/08/2023
NPCI and Payments NZ are in early discussions regarding the use of the UPI system to establish a cross-border payment link.
Market Infrastructure
SEBI Enhances Market Infrastructure Requirements on Cyber Security
By Mark Johnston | 30/08/2023
The requirements cover data backups, the ability to rebuild critical systems, ransomware attack drills, and cyber audits.
AML / KYC
Indian Banks Working on New Industry Platform to Combat Fraud – Report
By Editors | 30/08/2023
The platform will enable banks to share real-time information that can be used to stop digital fraud and trace the funds.
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