Reserve Bank of India

    RBI to Review Efficacy of Regulatory Framework for ARCs

    By Editors | 21/04/2021

    The RBI has set up an expert panel that will review the role of asset reconstruction companies in the resolution of stressed assets.

    Enforcement

    SEBI Fines Yes Bank, Three Others for Mis-selling AT1 Bonds

    By Editors | 13/04/2021

    SEBI says Yes Bank misled individual investors into buying risky AT1 bonds and did not inform them of the risks involved or conduct risk profiling.

    Market Infrastructure

    LIBOR Phase-out, RFR Adoption: A Path Forward for Sri Lanka

    By Lalinda Sugathadasa | 11/04/2021

    The CBSL should play a more active role in facilitating the transition in Sri Lanka, says Lalinda Sugathadasa, Head of Research at ICRA Lanka.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI to Extend RTGS, NEFT Connectivity to Nonbanks

    By Editors | 10/04/2021

    Digital wallet providers and card networks will be able to directly connect to the RTGS and NEFT systems.

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI Formalises Quantitative Easing Programme

    By Editors | 10/04/2021

    While the RBI has often purchased government securities, this is the first time it has committed to an amount upfront.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Orders MobiKwik to Investigate Alleged Data Breach

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 07/04/2021

    The RBI has asked the payments provider Mobikwik to carry out an immediate forensic audit following allegations of a data breach.

    Enforcement

    RBI Fines SBI For Noncompliant Commission Payments

    By Editors | 18/03/2021

    State Bank of India violated rules prohibiting banks from paying remuneration in the form of commission or a share of profits.

    AML / KYC

    SEBI Rolls Out KYC Registry Extension to Legal Entities

    By Editors | 13/03/2021

    Regulated entities are directed to upload KYC data for accounts of legal entities to the Central KYC Registry.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Removes IDBI Bank from PCA Framework After Four Years

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2021

    IDBI Bank has been removed from PCA restrictions following its latest financial position as of 31 December 2020.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Mulls Tighter Limits on Bank Investment in Insurance Companies

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 06/03/2021

    An RBI working group has previously recommended limiting banks to a 20 percent stage in insurers, down from 50 percent currently.

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