India

Market Infrastructure

RBI Asked to Confirm e-Wallet Legality, Security

By Samuel Riding | 13/03/2017

Private petitioner alleges non-banking entities illegally offering e-wallet service and some are unregulated.

Market Infrastructure

India Launches Payment Cybersecurity, KYC Consultation

By Samuel Riding | 10/03/2017

Electronic pre-paid payment instrument issuers required to establish information security, privacy policy.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Allows All-digital Fee Payments

By Samuel Riding | 09/03/2017

Indian securities regulator also amends charges on derivatives transactions.

India to Establish Stewardship Code

By Samuel Riding | 06/03/2017

Code said to encourage institutional investors to engage on corporate risk, capital structure, governance and remuneration.

AML / KYC

RBI Tracks Cancelled Notes to Nepal

By Samuel Riding | 03/03/2017

Officials suspect money laundering via exchange of banned notes, newspaper reports.

Market Infrastructure

New SEBI Chief Takes Office

By Samuel Riding | 02/03/2017

Ajay Tiyagi to work on commodity market integration, HFT, REITs and municipal bonds.

Market Infrastructure

RBI Finalises Cybersecurity Committee

By Samuel Riding | 01/03/2017

Panel will evaluate threats from existing and emerging technology.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Auditing 15 Brokers

By Samuel Riding | 01/03/2017

Investigations continue into allegations of unfair access to NSE for high-frequency traders.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Consults on Market Infrastructure Governance

By Samuel Riding | 23/02/2017

Regulator calls for recommendations on exchange, depository, clearing corporation rules.