India

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

SEBI Eases Certification Rules for Research Services Sales Staff

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2026

SEBI has relaxed certification requirements for sales and other non-core staff linked to research services, introducing a new NISM exam tailored to client-facing roles.

Payments & Settlements

BIS Paper Calls for Public Sector Push to Fix Cross-Border Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

New paper highlights slow speeds and high costs, pointing to APAC initiatives as models for improving global payment systems.

Credit Risk

India’s IFSCA Issues Draft Guidelines for Capital Relief on Factoring Transactions

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2026

The proposals aim to align factoring rules with Basel III, recognise credit risk mitigation tools, and set prudential norms for finance firms in GIFT City.

Alternative Markets

SEBI: Mis-Selling, Weak Valuations Key Challenges for AIF sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2026

SEBI Chairman said the sector must enhance governance and investor protection as it grows into a key source of capital for the economy.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Tightens Bank Dividend Rules, Links Payouts to Capital Strength

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2026

New rules, effective FY27, link dividend payouts to capital strength and asset quality, capping distributions at 75% of profit after tax.

Credit Risk

RBI Revises Counterparty Credit Risk Rules to Align with Basel Norms

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

New rules clarify capital charges for clearing members and revise add-on factors for derivatives, lowering them for some contracts while raising them for others.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Allows NBFCs, HFCs to Include Quarterly Profits in Capital Calculations

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

New rules permit the inclusion of reviewed or audited quarterly profits in owned funds, a move expected to boost capital flexibility for non-bank lenders.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

UK Unveils Global Fraud Crackdown With Focus on Asian Scam Hubs

By Manesh Samtani | 11/03/2026

New strategy includes a GBP 250 million investment, partnerships with Vietnam and India, and new crypto and payment regulations.

Structural Regulation

India Cabinet Approves Overhaul of Insolvency and Corporate Law

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

The move aims to streamline lengthy resolution processes and improve corporate governance, with a formal bill expected in the current parliamentary session.