India

    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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