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Securities / Derivatives
RBI, ESMA Sign Pact to End Dispute Over CCP Supervision
By Manesh Samtani | 28/01/2026
The agreement allows Indian central counterparties to re-apply for EU recognition, resolving a long-standing impasse over regulatory oversight.

Securities / Derivatives
India’s PFRDA Sets Up Expert Panel to Revamp Investment Rules
By Nithya Subramanian | 27/01/2026
The focus will be on strategic asset allocation, risk governance, diversification and long-term retirement outcomes.

Enforcement
US SEC Moves to Serve Summons on Adani Bypassing Indian Authorities
By Nithya Subramanian | 27/01/2026
The SEC has sought court approval to directly serve legal summons on Gautam and Sagar Adani, amid allegations linked to a cross-border corruption probe.

Enforcement
SEBI Accuses EY, PwC Executives of Insider Trading in Yes Bank Deal
By Nithya Subramanian | 27/01/2026
SEBI has issued show-cause notices to executives from EY, PwC and private equity firms Carlyle and Advent, alleging insider trading linked to Yes Bank’s USD 1.1 billion share sale in 2022.

AML / KYC
India’s FIU Cracks Down on Privacy Coins Amid Money Laundering Concerns
By Nithya Subramanian | 27/01/2026
The move marks a tightening of India’s AML oversight of digital assets, as regulators push crypto platforms to curb high-risk products and align operations with the PMLA.

Enforcement
India’s Enforcement Directorate Arrest Two in BitConnect Fraud
By Nithya Subramanian | 27/01/2026
The two individuals were detained under the PMLA, and INR 21.7 billion in assets linked to the multi-layered BitConnect scheme were frozen.

Fintech / Regtech
Vietnam Tests Cross-Border Stablecoin Payments in New Regulatory Sandbox
By Editors | 27/01/2026
Payment firm 9Pay is piloting stablecoin and QR-based solutions for foreign users under the new Vietnam International Financial Centers framework.

Capital / Liquidity
RBI to Inject Over INR 2 Trillion Liquidity Into Banking System
By Nithya Subramanian | 26/01/2026
The RBI has unveiled a suite of liquidity measures, including repo auctions, foreign exchange swaps and government bond purchases, to ease liquidity pressures and help stabilise financial conditions.

Sanctions
US Signals Potential Tariff Rollbacks After India Reduces Russian Oil Imports
By Nithya Subramanian | 26/01/2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls the tariff a “huge success” in curbing imports, while criticising European allies’ approach.

Capital / Liquidity
RBI Updates CRR and SLR Reporting Rules Across Banks
By Nithya Subramanian | 26/01/2026
The central bank has amended statutory reserve reporting norms for lenders, aligning definitions and disclosures with recent legislative and regulatory changes while leaving core ratios unchanged.
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