India

RBI Standardises Framework for Reporting Credit Information

By Manesh Samtani | 14/01/2025

Lenders must update credit bureau records every 15 days rather than monthly to ensure borrowers’ financial activities are reflected in credit scores more quickly

Securities / Derivatives

India Considers Ending Ban on Trading in Seven Agri-Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/01/2025

A government panel has recommended ending a ban on futures trading in seven agricultural commodities imposed in 2021

SEBI Issues Guidelines for Research Analysts, Investment Advisers

By Editors | 10/01/2025

RAs and IAs must disclose the extent of AI usage in their offerings and ensure data security and compliance with applicable rules.

AML / KYC

India to Implement Payee Name Checking on RTGS, NEFT by April

By Editors | 05/01/2025

Banks have until 1 April 2025 to implement the beneficiary account name look-up facility for RTGS and NEFT transfers.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Introduces Framework to Lower Entry Barrier for Passive Funds

By Editors | 04/01/2025

The framework allows PE funds set up in India or overseas to sponsor “MF Lite” entities, subject to certain conditions

Securities / Derivatives

RBI to Require Reporting of OTC Gold Derivatives Trades

By Editors | 03/01/2025

Starting from 1 February, banks must report all OTC transactions in gold derivatives undertaken in domestic markets, GIFT City, and outside India.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Forms Committee to Develop Regulatory Framework for AI

By Editors | 03/01/2025

The committee includes experts from IIT Bombay, NASSCOM, IIT Madras, MEITy, Trilegal, HDFC Bank, Microsoft, and the RBI.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Board Approves Plan to Tighten Merchant Banker Rules

By Editors | 02/01/2025

SEBI will raise the net worth requirement for merchant bankers and require them to maintain a quarter of this in liquid assets at all times

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Implement Stricter Rules for SME Listings

By Editors | 01/01/2025

SEBI is raising the minimum investment required to subscribe to an SME IPO and introducing measures to ensure promoters retain significant shareholdings.