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KYC & CDD
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.
Cloud & Infrastructure
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.
Cybersecurity
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.
Liquidity Risk
RBI Updates LCR Guidance for Commercial Banks
By Editors | 30/04/2022
Banks can include government securities worth up to 16 percent of their NDTL in their LCR calculations, compared to 15 percent under earlier guidance.
Structural Regulation
RBI Expands LEI Requirements for Corporate Borrowers
By Manesh Samtani | 26/04/2022
The RBI has prescribed timelines for borrowers with exposure of INR 50 million to obtain an LEI, including customers of NBFCs and UCBs.
Market Data & Technology
SEBI Issues Operational Guidelines for DLT-based Platform
By Editors | 25/04/2022
The new DLT-based platform is designed to monitor security creation, covenants and asset cover of non-convertible securities.
Capital Adequacy
RBI Eases Capital Raising Restrictions for Rural Coop Banks
By Editors | 24/04/2022
Rural cooperative banks can raise capital by issuing preference shares, perpetual debt instruments or long term subordinated bonds.
Capital Adequacy
RBI Issues Guidance on New Regulatory Framework for NBFCs
By Editors | 23/04/2022
The new guidelines cover capital requirements, large exposure limits, lending caps, and disclosures requirements for large NBFCs.
Structural Regulation
India Urged to Allow SPAC Listings, Discounted Share Issuances
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2022
The MCA’s Company Law Committee says says Indian SPACs should be recognised and allowed to list on domestic and global exchanges.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
RBI Issues New Rules on NBFC Compliance Function
By Editors | 21/04/2022
Upper and middle layer NBFCs have until 1 October 2023 to install a compliance function and chief compliance officer.
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