All posts tagged "Government Securities"
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361Australia & NZRBA Says Banks Can Hold More Govt Securities to Meet LCR
Banks can increase the proportion of government securities they hold to meet prudential liquidity requirements.
June 10, 2019 -
373Capital RegulationSEBI Mulls Liquidity Buffer Requirement for Funds
The proposal could require all liquid funds to invest a fixed portion of their assets in government securities or other sovereign debt.
June 8, 2019 -
337IndiaIndia Opens Voluntary Retention Route for FPIs
The revised VRR scheme is open for allotment as of 27 May, allowing FPIs to invest in government securities and corporate debt up to an aggregate limit of $7.8bn.
May 28, 2019 -
433India
RBI Extends LEI Deadlines for Non-Derivative Market Participants
Participants in government securities, money markets and non-derivative forex markets will have until the end of this year to obtain LEIs.
April 29, 2019 -
504India
SEBI Revises Haircuts on G-Secs Used as Stock Trading Collateral
Following feedback from clearing corporations, there will now be three haircut slabs depending on the type and tenure of government securities.
February 22, 2019 -
296Capital Regulation
RBI to Reduce Statutory Liquidity Ratio Over 18 Months
Starting in January 2019, the RBI will reduce the SLR holding requirement by 25 basis points every quarter until it reaches 18% in April 2020.
December 6, 2018 -
458India
RBI Announces Phasing-In of LEI for Non-Derivatives Markets
Entities transacting in government securities, money markets and non-derivative forex markets will be required to have LEI codes, starting with larger firms in April 2019.
November 30, 2018 -
395Asia-PacificPhilippines Enhances Fair Value Pricing of Financial Instruments
The new guidelines tweak rules on marking to market to align with international standards, promote transparency and confidence in the markets, and encourage active market trading.
November 16, 2018 -
383India
India Proposes New Route for Foreign Investors in Debt Markets
Under the 'Voluntary Retention Route', FPIs will be exempt from current caps and concentration limits provided they voluntarily commit to long-term investment in Indian debt.
October 8, 2018 -
291India
RBI Expands List of Eligible Government Bonds Short Sellers
RBI has allowed any entity with approval from a financial regulator to undertake short selling in government securities in addition to the current list of eligible short sellers.
July 30, 2018
