India

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

RBI Steps Up Scrutiny of Bank Boardrooms Amid Governance Concerns

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/06/2025

The RBI is focusing on the quality of board discussions, decision-making processes, and overall governance practices.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

RBI’s Anti-Fraud Data Platform Could be Live Within “Months”

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/06/2025

RBIH is developing the prototype of the Digital Public Infrastructure for Prevention of Fraud in consultation with banks.

Payments & Settlements

India’s NPCI to Launch Clearing System Upgrade in July, Dubbed “NACH 3.0”

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/06/2025

The upgraded platform provides enhanced security and a revamped user interface to improve reliability and customer experience.

Clearing & Post-Trade

SEBI Panel to Review Clearing Corporations’ Fee Independence

By Mark Johnston | 25/06/2025

SEBI has formed a working group to study the financial independence of clearing corporations and issues relating to their cost structures and transaction charges.

Clearing & Post-Trade

CDSL: Modernising India’s Capital Markets with Technology

By Editors | 24/06/2025

Managing Director and CEO Nehal Vora discusses how CDSL has leveraged technology to modernise India’s capital markets and facilitate growth.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

India’s TRAI, RBI Launch Digital Consent Pilot to Curb Spam Calls

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/06/2025

A pilot project will give consumers greater control over promotional communications related to loans and credit cards.

Market Abuse

India’s Audit Regulator Probes IndusInd Bank for Irregularities

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/06/2025

NFRA has sent notices to the current and former auditors of IndusInd Bank, seeking complete audit files from as far back as 2017.

Anti-Money Laundering

US Fed Terminates 2015 Action Against China Construction Bank

By Editors | 23/06/2025

The Federal Reserve terminated a 2015 written agreement with China Construction Bank after improvements in AML compliance.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes Changes to Accredited Investor Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/06/2025

SEBI proposes allowing KRAs to act as accreditation bodies and streamlining verification processes for sophisticated investors in alternative investment products.