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AML / KYC
Indian Banks Inconsistently Reporting Fraud Incidents to Regulator
By Editors | 31/08/2022
Kotak Mahindra Bank suggests such digital frauds are not being reported by other banks, making its own figures look disproportionately higher.
Big Picture
Better Governance Needed to Promote Bank Soundness: RBI
By Editors | 28/08/2022
A new study suggests public sector banks may need greater autonomy to improve their governance structures.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Releases Amex from Restrictions Imposed Last Year
By Editors | 26/08/2022
The restrictions imposed on Diners Club and Mastercard for violations of India’s data storage rules have also already been lifted.
Fintech / Regtech
NPCI Signs Agreement to Enable UPI Payments in UK
By Editors | 26/08/2022
India’s UPI-based QR code payments will be available in the UK on all of PayXpert’s android POS devices for in-store payments.
Market Infrastructure
India Simplifies Regulatory Framework for Overseas Investment
By Editors | 24/08/2022
The regulatory framework for overseas investment has been aligned with the “current business and economic dynamics”.
AML / KYC
India, Russia Continue to Explore Non-USD Trade Options
By Editors | 23/08/2022
Indian and Russian banks are discussing the use of customised trade accounts and an exchange rate mechanism that will enable trade settlement in rupees and rubles.
AML / KYC
US Concerned India is Routing Russian Oil to New York
By Editors | 22/08/2022
An Indian vessel picked up oil from a Russian tanker at sea, then brought it to an Indian port to be refined and shipped on to New York.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Consults on Charges Levied in Payment Systems
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/08/2022
The RBI carried out a review of payment system charges, which consumers complain are “high and non-transparent”.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Loosens Overseas Investment Rules for AIFs, VC Funds
By Editors | 18/08/2022
Alternative investment and venture capital funds can invest in overseas companies even if they do not have an ‘Indian connection’.
Crypto / Digital Assets
India Freezes Crypto Exchange Assets in Money Laundering Probe
By Mark Johnston | 18/08/2022
India’s Enforcement Directorate has frozen funds belonging to three crypto firms including the Indian arm of crypto lender Vauld.
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