Reserve Bank of India

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI to Enable Settlement of G-secs through ICSDs

    By Editors | 04/09/2021

    The move will enhance access for non-resident investors and facilitate the inclusion of Indian G-secs in global bond indices.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Halts Plan to Allow New Umbrella Entities in Retail Payments

    By Editors | 01/09/2021

    The decision is reportedly based on data security concerns following recent breaches at payment firms and non-compliance by global payment giants with India’s data localisation rules.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India Targets December for CBDC Pilot Testing

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/08/2021

    RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said the central bank is studying various aspects of a digital rupee with a view to conducting trials in December.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Panel Proposes New Regulatory Framework For UCBs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/08/2021

    The RBI panel recommends a four-tier structure for regulating UCBs, and the establishment of an umbrella organisation to oversee them.

    Market Infrastructure

    RBI Says Only Visa Complies With Data Localisation Rules

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 19/08/2021

    Visa is the only foreign card network that complies with requirements for financial data on Indian customers to be stored locally, the RBI says.

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI Loosens Restriction on Foreign Sovereign Bond Holdings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/08/2021

    Foreign sovereign bonds will not count towards a regulatory cap on holdings of overseas listed securities, the RBI reportedly told some banks in a notice.

    Market Infrastructure

    RBI Launches New Index to Track Financial Inclusion Metrics

    By Editors | 18/08/2021

    The Financial Inclusoin Index for the period ending March 2021 measures at 53.9, compared to 43.4 for the period ending March 2017.

    RBI Issues Consultation on Overseas Investments Rules

    By Editors | 11/08/2021

    The central bank said it wants to further liberalise the regulatory framework for overseas investment and promote ease of doing business.

    SEBI Allows Payments Banks to Perform Investment Bank Activities

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 10/08/2021

    Payments banks will be able to accept application money, allotment or call money, and make payments of dividend or interest warrants.

    Capital / Liquidity

    India Progresses Key Deposit Insurance Reforms

    By Editors | 09/08/2021

    The reforms will enable customers to access their deposits within 90 days if a bank is unable to fulfill its obligations due to a moratorium.

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