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Market Infrastructure
SBI to Facilitate Rupee Mechanism for Exports to Russia
By Editors | 16/09/2022
Russia still has to identify its own corresponding banks to help facilitate trade with India, but this is expected to be announced in the next two weeks.
Enforcement
SEBI Probes AIFs Over Non-transparent Practices – Report
By Editors | 15/09/2022
At least 20 alternative investment funds are under scrutiny for practices such as dividend stripping, priority payouts, and opaque valuation policies.
Securities / Derivatives
RBI Warns Against Use of Unauthorised FX Platforms
By Editors | 12/09/2022
The RBI lists 34 FX trading platforms it says are not authorised to operate in India. The list include FXCM, XTB, TD Ameritrade, eToro, and IG Markets.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore-India Real-time Payments Launch Delayed to December
By Editors | 12/09/2022
At least five Indian banks are reportedly in talks with Singapore’s DBS regarding the PayNow-UPI linkage, which was initially meant to launch in July 2022.
Fintech / Regtech
India Raids Payment Firms in Digital Lending App Probe
By Editors | 06/09/2022
The Enforcement Directorate said digital loan app providers involved in extortion and harassment of members of the public are controlled and operated by Chinese persons.
AML / KYC
RBI Issues New Guidelines on Digital Lending
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/09/2022
The guidelines are applicable to existing customers availing fresh loans and new customers getting onboarded. Existing digital loans must be in compliance by 30 November.
Crypto / Digital Assets
India: Four Public Sector Banks to Run CBDC Pilot
By Editors | 05/09/2022
The RBI has reportedly asked State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India and Bank of Baroda to run a CBDC pilot internally.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Enhances Disclosure Rules for Credit Rating Agencies
By Editors | 31/08/2022
The changes will enhance the transparency and usability of disclosures made by CRAs, SEBI said.
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.
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