India

Enforcement

Indian Brokers’ AML Compliance Under Heightened Scrutiny

By Editors | 20/08/2017

SEBI warned nearly 500 entities on possible money laundering over the last financial year; conducted 245 investigations into illegal stock market activity.

RBI Issues Final Tri-party Repo Guidelines

By Garima Chitkara | 14/08/2017

The Reserve Bank of India has allowed the use of tri-party repos by commercial banks, recognised stock exchanges and clearing corporations and other approved entities.

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI to Study Fintech Potential for Securities Markets

By Garima Chitkara | 07/08/2017

Committee will help the regulator evolve the regulatory framework in response to the development of new technology pertinent to the securities markets.

Fintech / Regtech

Regulatory Support Behind Fintech’s Rise – EY

By Editors | 24/07/2017

Asia Pacific countries lead adoption as sector gains traction, backed by due to greater support, and affirmation, from regulators and […]

AML / KYC

India Could Bring Bitcoin Regulation Under SEBI

By Editors | 18/07/2017

Despite earlier talk of blanket ban, panel set up in April close to agreeing model which would give bitcoin similar status to a commodity.

India Sweetens the P-Note Pill for Foreign Investors

By Editors | 27/06/2017

Eased rules for fund managers, private banks to compensate for crackdown on offshore derivatives.

Capital / Liquidity

India Set to Delay Basel III Implementation

By Editors | 22/06/2017

The Indian government and central bank are in talks on delaying the implementation of Basel III to beyond its March […]

Vietnam, China, India APAC’s Most Complex Tax Regimes – Report

By Editors | 19/06/2017

Vietnam, China and India have the most complex tax regimes in Asia Pacific – and represent three of the most […]

AML / KYC

KYC Roundup – India Confirms Mandatory ‘Aadhar’ Use

By Editors | 19/06/2017

India makes use of Aadhar cards compulsory for opening bank accounts, large transactions The Indian government last week confirmed that […]