India

AML / KYC

RBI Tracks Cancelled Notes to Nepal

By Samuel Riding | 03/03/2017

Officials suspect money laundering via exchange of banned notes, newspaper reports.

Market Infrastructure

New SEBI Chief Takes Office

By Samuel Riding | 02/03/2017

Ajay Tiyagi to work on commodity market integration, HFT, REITs and municipal bonds.

Market Infrastructure

RBI Finalises Cybersecurity Committee

By Samuel Riding | 01/03/2017

Panel will evaluate threats from existing and emerging technology.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Auditing 15 Brokers

By Samuel Riding | 01/03/2017

Investigations continue into allegations of unfair access to NSE for high-frequency traders.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Consults on Market Infrastructure Governance

By Samuel Riding | 23/02/2017

Regulator calls for recommendations on exchange, depository, clearing corporation rules.

AML / KYC

India MFs Must Offer Divestment Before Derivatives

By Samuel Riding | 23/02/2017

Funds no longer need to obtain positive consent for shift in investment strategy.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Eyes Action Against Spot Market Brokers

By Samuel Riding | 22/02/2017

Five firms said to be involved in exchange being unable to repay investors,

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Considering ‘Bad Asset’ AMCs

By Samuel Riding | 22/02/2017

Indian central bank also working on means of recapitalising or resolving stressed banks.

Capital / Liquidity

SEBI to Allow Banks to Trade Commodities

By Samuel Riding | 20/02/2017

Outgoing chairman UK Sinha says lenders need to hedge lending exposure to the sector.