India

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Probes Standard Chartered Over Derivatives Sales

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/06/2025

The RBI is reportedly concerned that some SME clients were not adequately informed of the risks associated with certain derivative products.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Issues New Framework for Electronic Trading Platforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/06/2025

Entities seeking RBI authorisation to operate ETPs must be incorporated in India and have a minimum net worth of INR 50 million.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Issues Draft Guidelines for Rupee Interest Rate Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/06/2025

The consultation proposes expanded access for non-residents, streamlined reporting, and stronger oversight of offshore trades.

Securities / Derivatives

India, Cyprus Exchanges Partner to Boost Capital Market Ties

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2025

The collaboration will include cross and dual listings of financial instruments, and co-development of innovative financial products.

ESG / Sustainability

NSE Gets SEBI Approval to Launch Monthly Electricity Futures

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2025

NSE’s electricity futures contracts are expected to attract large-scale climate finance to support India’s clean energy transition

ESG / Sustainability

India Proposes Climate Finance Taxonomy to Help Mobilise Green Capital

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2025

The proposed climate finance taxonomy aims to facilitate the flow of capital to climate-friendly technologies and activities.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Simplifies KYC Rules for Low-Risk Customers

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/06/2025

Banks can use Business Correspondents to assist with collecting customer self-declarations regarding unchanged KYC details or address updates.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI to Tighten LRS Rules to Prevent Wealth from Moving Overseas

By Editors | 14/06/2025

The RBI plans to tighten its remittance rules to curb the outward movement of passive wealth and protect India’s FX reserves.

Fintech / Regtech

India Publishes Data Governance Framework for Managing User Consents

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/06/2025

The CMS framework aims to transform how organisations collect, validate and manage data consents, ensuring compliance with the DPDP Act.