India

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Tighten Derivative Trading Framework

By Ajoy K Das | 01/08/2024

Seven measures proposed include higher minimum contract sizes and a switch from end-of-day to intraday monitoring of position limits.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Directs UCBs to Discontinue “Dividend Equalisation Funds”

By Ajoy K Das | 01/08/2024

UCBs have been accumulating profits from previous years in dedicated funds to use for future dividend payments.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Issues New Anti-Fraud Rules for Non-bank Payment Systems

By Ajoy K Das | 01/08/2024

The new master direction includes requirements to establish real-time fraud monitoring solutions and multi-factor authentication for all payment transactions.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Revokes FPI Access to 14yr and 30yr Government Bonds

By Ajoy K Das | 01/08/2024

The RBI is trying to boost liquidity in shorter-term government bonds by restricting foreign investors’ access to longer-dated bonds.

ESG / Sustainability

IFSCA Issues Framework for CRAs Providing ESG Ratings in GIFT City

By Ajoy K Das | 31/07/2024

The framework comes on the heels of a decision by SEBI to permit CRAs and ESG rating providers to undertake rating activities in GIFT City.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Issues Directions on Treatment of Wilful Defaulters

By Ajoy K Das | 31/07/2024

The RBI has introduced stringent measures for wilful defaulters, including a ban on credit facilities and restructuring, based on a transparent classification process.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Launches AI-enabled Chatbot to Address Investors’ Queries

By Ajoy K Das | 31/07/2024

The chatbot can currently answer questions relating to the securities market, the latest master circulars, and the grievance redressal process.

Securities / Derivatives

NSE Launches Resource Dedicated to Passive Funds in India

By Ajoy K Das | 31/07/2024

The platform makes it easier for retail investors to access information and understand passive funds like ETFs and index funds, NSE said.

Crypto / Digital Assets

India to Issue Policy Paper on Crypto ‘Before September’

By Ajoy K Das | 30/07/2024

The paper will include proposals on the scope of cryptocurrency regulations, based on the IMF-FSB roadmap adopted by the G20 last year.