India

AML / KYC

Indian AML Investigators Threatened, Coerced Xiaomi Execs – Reports

By Editors | 11/05/2022

In a court filing, Xiaomi India alleges that Enforcement Directorate officials threatened two of its executives and their families with physical violence during questioning.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Freezes New IPOs Amid Concerns of Rejected Bids

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/05/2022

IPO subscription applications are being rejected because funds are not being blocked, with some investors “gaming” the system.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Enhance ESG Disclosure, Assurance Requirements

By Editors | 11/05/2022

A new committee will work to address mis-selling and greenwashing risks and explore the introduction of prudential requirements for ESG funds.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Directs Stock Exchanges to Audit Systems and Networks

By Editors | 08/05/2022

Stock exchanges must certify that their trading architecture and co-location facilities conform with regulatory requirements and treat all market participants fairly and equitably.

RBI Issues Guidance for NBFCs on Senior Manager Remuneration

By Editors | 07/05/2022

NBFCs should constitute remuneration committees and use malus or clawback arrangements to account for possible misconduct or poor financial performance.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Surprises Market with Interest Rate Hike

By Editors | 06/05/2022

The RBI also increased the cash reserve ratio, the percentage of cash that banks need to keep in reserve against their total deposits.

AML / KYC

NYDFS Issues Guidance Recommending Use of Blockchain Analytics

By Editors | 05/05/2022

The guidance emphasises the importance of blockchain analytics in conducting due diligence, transaction monitoring and sanctions screening.

Fintech / Regtech

India’s GIFT City to Introduce Fintech Regulatory Sandbox

By Editors | 04/05/2022

The dedicated regulatory sandbox is part of government efforts to establish GIFT City as ‘world class’ fintech hub.

AML / KYC

India: CERT-In Includes Crypto Firms in New Directions

By Manesh Samtani | 03/05/2022

The directions require crypto exchanges, custodians and wallet providers in India to retain KYC information for five years and report cyber incidents to CERT-In.