India

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Indian Banks Taking Nearly Two Years to Detect Fraud: RBI

    By Editors | 02/09/2019

    The RBI said in its annual report that banks take an average of 22 months to detect fraud, and up to 55 months for frauds involving large amounts.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Extends Deadline for New Rules on Handling Client Securities

    By Editors | 30/08/2019

    Following feedback from stock exchanges and market participants, SEBI has decided to extend the effective dates in a June circular by one month.

    Capital Adequacy

    RBI to Transfer $24bn to Govt on Committee Recommendation

    By Editors | 28/08/2019

    The transfer will comprise of a $17.2bn income surplus and $7.4bn in excess provisions resulting from a newly revised economic capital framework for the RBI.

    Trading & Investment

    India Withdraws FPI Tax Surcharge Amid Foreign Pressure

    By Editors | 26/08/2019

    The surcharge, introduced last month, increased capital gains tax on foreign trusts investing in India to over 40%, prompting the stock market’s worst July in 17 years.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Eases Requirements for FPI Registration

    By Editors | 23/08/2019

    SEBI has consolidated 57 circulars and 183 FAQs issued over the years into a single circular for FPIs, easing several requirements in the process.

    Credit Risk

    SEBI to Force Borrowers to Disclose Defaults to CRAs

    By Editors | 23/08/2019

    The move follows a spate of defaults in India where credit rating agencies were blamed for being unable to flag potential credit risks.

    Market Abuse

    SEBI Targets Insider Trading with Informant Reward Mechanism

    By Editors | 22/08/2019

    Whistleblowers will be eligible for rewards up to $139,000 and, if culpable themselves, for amnesty or settlement with SEBI.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    RBI Issues Enabling Framework for Regulatory Sandbox

    By Editors | 14/08/2019

    The RBI has set a minimum net worth criteria of $35,000 for sandbox participants, half the amount specified in April’s draft.

    Credit Risk

    RBI Props Up NBFCs Through On-Lending Guidance

    By Editors | 14/08/2019

    Banks are mandated to lend a portion of their funds to priority sectors. Allowing NBFCs to serve as middlemen for such lending provides them a liquidity backstop.

    Trading & Investment

    RBI Task Force Suggests Enhancements to Onshore Rupee Market

    By Editors | 10/08/2019

    The task force recommends implementation of margin requirements for non-centrally cleared OTC derivatives “at the earliest”.

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