Reserve Bank of India

Trading & Investment

RBI Permit Banks to Offer Non-deliverable FX Derivatives to Resident Indians

By Editors | 08/06/2023

HSBC India executed its first non-deliverable FX derivative transaction with Reliance Industries just a day after the RBI’s policy change.

Cybersecurity

RBI Consults on Cyber Resilience Guidelines for Payment System Operators

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/06/2023

The draft guidelines are intended to help non-bank payment system operators mitigate emerging cyber security risks.

KYC & CDD

RBI Panel Offers Recommendations on Improving Bank Services

By Editors | 05/06/2023

The committee issued recommendations to foster a more customer-centric approach in the financial services industry.

Operational Risk

RBI Governor Raises Concerns Over India Bank Governance

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 30/05/2023

RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said banks are employing “smart accounting methods” to artificially boost performance and mask stressed loans.

Anti-Money Laundering

Indian Authorities Investigating Three ‘Top Brokers’ – Reports

By Editors | 16/05/2023

Three top brokers, who were not named, were found to be engaged in “large-scale money laundering activities” with the involvement of PEPs.

Structural Regulation

Banks Must Ensure LIBOR Transition Work is Complete: RBI

By Editors | 14/05/2023

No new transactions should be undertaken using USD LIBOR or MIFOR, and appropriate fallbacks must be in place in legacy contracts.

KYC & CDD

RBI Updates Master Direction on KYC for Wire Transfers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/05/2023

The revised master directions highlight the need for all wire transfers to be accompanied by accurate and complete originator and beneficiary information.

Payments & Settlements

RBI, BIS Launch G20 TechSprint Focusing on Cross-border Payments

By Editors | 05/05/2023

The 2023 TechSprint will focus on technology solutions to address illicit finance risk, FX and liquidity solutions, and technology for CBDC platforms.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Mandates LEI Reporting Requirement for Debt Issuers

By Editors | 03/05/2023

Issuers of listed non-convertible securities, securitised debt instruments and security receipts must obtain and report their LEI by 1 September.