India

AML / KYC

India Undergoes National Risk Assessment on ML/TF Risks

By Editors | 07/11/2021

Central agencies including the RBI have been tasked with evaluating sectors that are vulnerable to ML/TF risks. India’s mutual evaluation is expected to take place around May 2022.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Issues Revised PCA Framework for Weak Banks

By Editors | 03/11/2021

The profitability parameter has been removed in the revised PCA framework, which will also apply foreign banks operating in India through branches or subsidiaries.

Crypto / Digital Assets

India No Longer Likely to Ban Cryptocurrencies – Report

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 29/10/2021

Finance ministry officials have reportedly said that a law for cryptocurrencies could as soon as February 2022, around the time of India’s next general Budget.

Market Infrastructure

SGX Opens GIFT City Office Ahead of India Trading Link Launch

By Mark Johnston | 27/10/2021

The new office will house a data centre referred to as GIFT Data Connect. The NSE-SGX GIFT City Connect is expected to be fully-operational by January 2022.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Proposes New Requirements for ESG Funds in India

By Manesh Samtani | 27/10/2021

ESG-labelled funds will have to invest at least 80% of total assets in ESG themed securities, and disclose measures taken to mitigate greenwashing risks and reliance on third party scores.

RBI Orders Banks to Report Data on Borrower Relationships

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 27/10/2021

The RBI said it has observed “a low level of relationship segment details” in the databases of credit information companies.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Extends Basel III Rules to All India Financial Institutions

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/10/2021

EXIM Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI are increasingly seen as key institutions for promoting the flow of credit to certain economic sectors.

Market Infrastructure

Global Fund Association Calls on SEBI to Delay T+1 Implementation

By Editors | 25/10/2021

To support T+1 settlement, FPIs and their service providers would need to completely re-engineer the settlement and funding process, ICI says in a letter to SEBI.

Capital / Liquidity

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.