India

    AML / KYC

    RBI Issues New Guidelines on Digital Lending

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/09/2022

    The guidelines are applicable to existing customers availing fresh loans and new customers getting onboarded. Existing digital loans must be in compliance by 30 November.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    India: Four Public Sector Banks to Run CBDC Pilot

    By Editors | 05/09/2022

    The RBI has reportedly asked State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India and Bank of Baroda to run a CBDC pilot internally.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Enhances Disclosure Rules for Credit Rating Agencies

    By Editors | 31/08/2022

    The changes will enhance the transparency and usability of disclosures made by CRAs, SEBI said.

    AML / KYC

    Indian Banks Inconsistently Reporting Fraud Incidents to Regulator

    By Editors | 31/08/2022

    Kotak Mahindra Bank suggests such digital frauds are not being reported by other banks, making its own figures look disproportionately higher.

    Big Picture

    Better Governance Needed to Promote Bank Soundness: RBI

    By Editors | 28/08/2022

    A new study suggests public sector banks may need greater autonomy to improve their governance structures.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Releases Amex from Restrictions Imposed Last Year

    By Editors | 26/08/2022

    The restrictions imposed on Diners Club and Mastercard for violations of India’s data storage rules have also already been lifted.

    Fintech / Regtech

    NPCI Signs Agreement to Enable UPI Payments in UK

    By Editors | 26/08/2022

    India’s UPI-based QR code payments will be available in the UK on all of PayXpert’s android POS devices for in-store payments.

    Market Infrastructure

    India Simplifies Regulatory Framework for Overseas Investment

    By Editors | 24/08/2022

    The regulatory framework for overseas investment has been aligned with the “current business and economic dynamics”.

    AML / KYC

    India, Russia Continue to Explore Non-USD Trade Options

    By Editors | 23/08/2022

    Indian and Russian banks are discussing the use of customised trade accounts and an exchange rate mechanism that will enable trade settlement in rupees and rubles.

    AML / KYC

    US Concerned India is Routing Russian Oil to New York

    By Editors | 22/08/2022

    An Indian vessel picked up oil from a Russian tanker at sea, then brought it to an Indian port to be refined and shipped on to New York.

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