INDIA

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Sets up Enforcement Unit

By Samuel Riding | 10/02/2017

Indian central bank also setting up standing committee on cybersecurity.

AML / KYC

SEBI Close to Tightening P-note Rules

By Samuel Riding | 10/02/2017

Regulator in advanced stages of discussion with special investigation team.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Said to Revamp Exchange Governance Rules

By Samuel Riding | 09/02/2017

Regulator also said to create security receipt listing rules; discuss commodity derivatives market reforms.

AML / KYC

RBI Warns on Bitcoin

By Samuel Riding | 08/02/2017

Central bank says it does not yet authorise creation, trading of virtual currencies.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Seeks Clarity on $1.45bn NSE IPO

By Samuel Riding | 07/02/2017

Regulator asks exchange to clarify details of proposed deal and update on 13 February

Market Infrastructure

RBI Deregulates Transaction Charges

By Samuel Riding | 06/02/2017

Move a part of the government efforts to promote cashless commerce.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Issues Proposals on Forex Hedging, Capital, IRRBB

By Samuel Riding | 03/02/2017

NRIs to be allowed to hedge currency risk; banks can dip into reserves for T1 capital.

AML / KYC

India to Provide $1.5bn to Recapitalise Banks

By Samuel Riding | 02/02/2017

2017/18 budget also includes measures to ease NPAs, FPI access.

Market Infrastructure

India to Tighten Market Surveillance Around Budget Day

By Samuel Riding | 01/02/2017

Move aims to ensure market stability amidst potential volatility; budget could rationalise transaction tax.