India

    Tokenisation

    Indian Banks to Develop Blockchain System for LCs

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 21/06/2021

    The initiative will eliminate paperwork, reduce transaction processing time and offer a secure environment for processing LCs.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Planning Dedicated Framework For SPACs – Report

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/06/2021

    To allow SPACs in India, SEBI would have to either introduce a separate law or amend current regulations.

    Operational Risk

    RBI Requires HFCs to Enhance Internal Audit Systems

    By Editors | 16/06/2021

    All deposit-taking HFCs irrespective of size, and non-deposit-taking HFCs with at least INR 50 billion in assets, have to put in place an RBIA framework.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Revises Eligibility Rules for Regulatory Sandbox

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2021

    SEBI-registered entities can apply to the sandbox in partnership with other entities. Eligibility requirements are set out for two stages of sandbox testing.

    Trading & Investment

    RBI Eases Reporting Burden for FPIs Trading in G-Secs

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/06/2021

    FPIs will have up to three hours after the close of trading to report transactions in government securities on the NDS-OM platform.

    Market Data & Technology

    SEBI Updates Rules for Centralised Corporate Bond Database

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/06/2021

    The updated rules aim to further streamline the centralised database and provide further ease of access of information for investors.

    Resolution & Recovery

    RBI Adjusts Resolution Framework to Benefit More Borrowers

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 10/06/2021

    More MSMEs, small businesses and individuals will be able to restructure their debt, a measure taken amidst the adverse impacts of India’s second Covid-19 wave.

    Trading & Investment

    RBI Issues Final Directions on Certificate of Deposit Issuance

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 09/06/2021

    Banks are not allowed to grant loans against CDs, but they are now permitted to buy back CDs before maturity, subject to certain conditions.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Allows Foreign Funds to Transfer Securities to IFSC Off-Market

    By Editors | 07/06/2021

    Off-market transfers lower the costs associated with relocating funds to Gift City and make it a more attractive investment destination.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    SEBI Enters MOU with Luxembourg Securities Regulator

    By Editors | 07/06/2021

    The MOU will facilitate mutual assistance, supervisory cooperation, and effective enforcement in the securities markets.

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