India

ESG / Sustainability

RBI Standardises Framework for Basic Bank Accounts Across Industry

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025

The central bank has unified BSBD account norms nationwide, expanding free services and updating digital and KYC requirements across every class of bank.

Enforcement

RBI Enforces Weekly Credit Reporting, Mandates CKYC Use

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025

RBI has ordered all lenders to shift to weekly borrower-data submissions and include CKYC identifiers in every report, effective 1 July 2026.

Fintech / Regtech

India, Cambodia to Enable Cross-Border QR Payments via UPI-KHQR Link

By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2025

An agreement will connect India's UPI and Cambodia's KHQR networks, with a planned launch in H2 2026 to facilitate seamless payments.

AML / KYC

India Eases KYC Process for NRIs, OCIs Joining National Pension System

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025

PFRDA has updated verification rules to simplify digital onboarding for overseas subscribers while tightening due-diligence and compliance requirements.

Taiwan, India Regulators Sign MoU on Cooperation, Market Access

By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

Taiwan's FSC and India's IFSCA established a framework for information exchange, regulatory enforcement, and cross-border branch expansion.

Capital / Liquidity

Russian Banks Seeking RBI Approval to Expand Footprint in India

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025

Gazprombank and Alfa Bank seek RBI approval as the leaders of both countries agree to develop bilateral payment systems and expand trade.

Market Infrastructure

India Enacts Major Reforms to Bolster Bank Governance, Depositor Rights

By Manesh Samtani | 05/12/2025

New law modernises nomination rules, updates governance thresholds, and enhances audit standards for public sector and co-operative banks.

Securities / Derivatives

Cayman Islands Seeks Info-Sharing Pacts with Indian Regulators

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2025

The territory is pursuing MoUs with SEBI and IFSCA to boost transparency and strengthen oversight of cross-border investment funds.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Creates Single-Window Entry for Global Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2025

New unified rules will let sovereign wealth funds and other low-risk institutions access both FPI and FVCI routes through one registration.