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Capital / Liquidity
RBI Allows Banks to Include SDF Balances in LCR Computation
By Editors | 01/12/2022
The RBI’s intent is to improve the ability of banks to achieve the 100 percent LCR requirement, while still using the standing deposit facility.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI, FSA Agree to Improve Mutual Cooperation on CCPs
By Editors | 01/12/2022
The letters of cooperation come after two years of negotiations between Indian and Japanese regulators on CCPs.
Capital / Liquidity
India Resists ESMA Requirements on CCP Recognition – Reports
By Manesh Samtani | 14/11/2022
ESMA decision will block EU banks from dealing with Indian CCPs after 30 April 2023. India faces similar standoffs with UK and Japanese regulators.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Eases Requirements for Rural Banks to Offer Internet Banking
By Editors | 08/11/2022
The net worth requirement and net NPA eligibility criteria have been relaxed, to promote the spread of digital banking for customers in rural areas.
Crypto / Digital Assets
RBI Starts Testing CBDC in G-Sec Trade Settlement
By Editors | 01/11/2022
The RBI will also commence testing of a retail CBDC “within a month” in select locations in “closed user groups comprising customers and merchants”.
AML / KYC
RBI Grants First Vostro Approvals to Russian Banks
By Editors | 26/10/2022
Sberbank and VTB Bank have been granted approval to open vostro accounts in India to settle rupee trade transactions.
Capital / Liquidity
India: ISDA Requests Details on CCIL’s Proposed UMR Services
By Editors | 24/10/2022
ISDA has responded to CCIL proposals to create a margining and collateral service for non-centrally cleared OTC derivatives trades in India.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Consults on New Master Directions on IT Governance
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2022
Regulated entities will have to obtain source code from vendors for critical applications or ensure a software escrow agreement is in place.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Tightens Rules for Unhedged Foreign Currency Exposures
By Editors | 20/10/2022
The RBI tightened rules that require banks to factor borrowers’ unhedged foreign currency exposures into their credit-granting and loss-provisioning decisions.
Fintech / Regtech
India Launches Digital Banking Units to Advance Financial Inclusion
By Editors | 19/10/2022
The units were established by 24 banks to house digital infrastructure for the delivery of digital banking products and services in self-service and assisted mode.
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