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Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes to Widen Scope of Insider Trading Regulations
By Ajoy K Das | 02/08/2024
SEBI proposes a wider definition of ‘connected person’ and to change ‘immediate relative’ to ‘relative’ to capture more individuals.
Fintech / Regtech
India: Ransomware Attack Disrupts Services at Nearly 300 Banks
By Ajoy K Das | 01/08/2024
The attack affected C-Edge Technologies, a TCS and SBI joint venture that provides technology services to small banks across India.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes to Tighten Derivative Trading Framework
By Ajoy K Das | 01/08/2024
Seven measures proposed include higher minimum contract sizes and a switch from end-of-day to intraday monitoring of position limits.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Directs UCBs to Discontinue “Dividend Equalisation Funds”
By Ajoy K Das | 01/08/2024
UCBs have been accumulating profits from previous years in dedicated funds to use for future dividend payments.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Issues New Anti-Fraud Rules for Non-bank Payment Systems
By Ajoy K Das | 01/08/2024
The new master direction includes requirements to establish real-time fraud monitoring solutions and multi-factor authentication for all payment transactions.
Securities / Derivatives
RBI Revokes FPI Access to 14yr and 30yr Government Bonds
By Ajoy K Das | 01/08/2024
The RBI is trying to boost liquidity in shorter-term government bonds by restricting foreign investors’ access to longer-dated bonds.
ESG / Sustainability
IFSCA Issues Framework for CRAs Providing ESG Ratings in GIFT City
By Ajoy K Das | 31/07/2024
The framework comes on the heels of a decision by SEBI to permit CRAs and ESG rating providers to undertake rating activities in GIFT City.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Issues Directions on Treatment of Wilful Defaulters
By Ajoy K Das | 31/07/2024
The RBI has introduced stringent measures for wilful defaulters, including a ban on credit facilities and restructuring, based on a transparent classification process.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Launches AI-enabled Chatbot to Address Investors’ Queries
By Ajoy K Das | 31/07/2024
The chatbot can currently answer questions relating to the securities market, the latest master circulars, and the grievance redressal process.
Securities / Derivatives
NSE Launches Resource Dedicated to Passive Funds in India
By Ajoy K Das | 31/07/2024
The platform makes it easier for retail investors to access information and understand passive funds like ETFs and index funds, NSE said.
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