Reserve Bank of India

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    RBI Finalises New Regulatory Framework for NBFCs

    By Editors | 22/10/2021

    The RBI is adopting a four-layer approach to regulating NBFCs. The new framework will take effect from 1 October 2022.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    India, US Pledge to Take Stronger Action Against Financial Crime

    By Editors | 20/10/2021

    Indian finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and US treasury secretary Janet Yellen also pledged to further engage on climate change.

    Cybersecurity

    RBI Penalised StanChart, SBI for Regulatory Violations

    By Editors | 18/10/2021

    The RBI cited non-compliance with its directions on customer protection, cybersecurity, outsourcing, and reporting.

    Data Privacy

    RBI to Allow Foreign Banks to Store Limited Data Overseas

    By Editors | 14/10/2021

    Following meetings with foreign banks, the RBI will allow certain static data to be stored in offshore locations for AML and sanctions screening purposes.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    RBI Announces Fraud Theme for Fourth Sandbox Cohort

    By Mark Johnston | 12/10/2021

    The RBI said ‘prevention and mitigation of financial frauds’ will be the theme for the fourth regulatory sandbox cohort.

    Resolution & Recovery

    UPDATED – RBI to Initiate Insolvency Proceedings at Two NBFCs

    By Editors | 06/10/2021

    Srei Infrastructure Finance and Srei Equipment Finance owe about INR 180 billion in loans to about 15 banks and INR 100 billion in external borrowings and bonds.

    Resolution & Recovery

    RBI Removes Indian Overseas Bank From PCA Framework

    By Editors | 03/10/2021

    The RBI said Indian Overseas Bank is no longer in breach of the PCA parameters. Only Central Bank of India remains under the PCA framework.

    Credit Risk

    RBI Finalises Guidelines on Loan Sales, Securitisation

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 30/09/2021

    The new master directions will help develop India’s securitisation market and help lenders remove loan exposures from their books.

    Structural Regulation

    RBI Amends FX Rules for Exports to Facilitate LIBOR Transition

    By Editors | 29/09/2021

    Under the amendment, authorised dealer banks can use ARRs in place of LIBOR for interest payable in export/import transactions.

    Structural Regulation

    IFSCA to Establish International Arbitration Centre in GIFT City

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 24/09/2021

    IFSCA chairperson Injeti Srinivas says the authority is close to setting up an International Arbitration Centre in GIFT City.

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