INDIA

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Asian Central Banks to Jointly Establish Multilateral Payments Scheme

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2025

    RBI, BNM, BSP, MAS and BOT aim to make the Nexus platform a scalable multilateral model for connecting instant payment systems globally.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Issues Master Direction on Bank Deposit Interest Rates

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/04/2025

    The directive requires banks to set clear rules for deposit interest calculation, which must be uniform across all branches and for all customers.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Explores Allowing Foreigners Direct Access to Indian Stocks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/04/2025

    The new proposal will bypass the existing FPI framework. It aims to expand India’s investor base and boost market liquidity.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Approves Full UBS Ownership of Securities JV in China

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/04/2025

    UBS will become the full owner of UBS Securities in China. The bank has also finished absorbing Credit Suisse entities in India.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    Initial Margin Rules for OTC Derivatives Take Effect in India

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2025

    The IM and VM rules were initially meant to come into force at the same time, but implementation of the IM rules was deferred last November.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    SEBI Introduces “Green Credit Programme” Disclosures for Listed Companies

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/04/2025

    The new framework allows businesses to opt for assessment or assurance, and defers value chain disclosures by a year.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Implements Intraday Monitoring of Index Derivative Limits

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/04/2025

    From 1 April 2025, exchanges must take at least four position snapshots daily. However, SEBI breaches will not result in penalties until further notice.

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    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI Extends Cybersecurity Compliance Deadline Again

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/04/2025

    SEBI has extended the deadline for REs to implement the cybersecurity framework until 30 June 2025, providing additional time for compliance.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes New Guidelines for Expiry Days of Equity Derivatives

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/04/2025

    The proposed new guidelines aim to reduce concentration risk, improve market stability, and enhance investor protection.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Updates Priority Sector Lending Rules to Boost Credit Flows

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/03/2025

    RBI has raised loan limits for housing and renewable energy, expanded the definition of weaker sections, and set new targets for UCBs.

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