India

Cryptocurrency

India Eyes Virtual Currency Regulation

By Samuel Riding | 13/04/2017

Committee launched 2 months after central bank reminder that all VC platforms are unlicensed.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Indian Banks Seek Forensic Auditors Amid Fraud Fears

By Samuel Riding | 12/04/2017

Association says auditors should have at least 10 years experience for the largest suspected frauds.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Sets Out Regulation, Supervision Agenda

By Samuel Riding | 07/04/2017

Upcoming measures include new ‘corrective action’ framework and REIT, InvIT investment rules.

Structural Regulation

SEBI to Introduce Common Registration for Equity, Commodity Brokers

By Editors | 31/03/2017

Move removes need to lock-up funds separately for stock and commodity broking entities for net worth and base minimum capital requirements.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Asked to Confirm e-Wallet Legality, Security

By Samuel Riding | 13/03/2017

Private petitioner alleges non-banking entities illegally offering e-wallet service and some are unregulated.

Cybersecurity

India Launches Payment Cybersecurity, KYC Consultation

By Samuel Riding | 10/03/2017

Electronic pre-paid payment instrument issuers required to establish information security, privacy policy.

Payments & Settlements

SEBI Allows All-digital Fee Payments

By Samuel Riding | 09/03/2017

Indian securities regulator also amends charges on derivatives transactions.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

India to Establish Stewardship Code

By Samuel Riding | 06/03/2017

Code said to encourage institutional investors to engage on corporate risk, capital structure, governance and remuneration.

Anti-Money Laundering

RBI Tracks Cancelled Notes to Nepal

By Samuel Riding | 03/03/2017

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