India

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    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI Finalises Rules for G-Sec Borrowing and Lending

    By Ajoy K Das | 28/12/2023

    Securities issued by the central government excluding Treasury Bills are eligible for lending and borrowing in GSL transactions.

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    Market Infrastructure

    RBI Proposes to Introduce New Category of Money Changers

    By Ajoy K Das | 28/12/2023

    The RBI proposes to allow businesses to deal in foreign exchange through an agency model by becoming forex correspondents of authorised dealer banks.

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    Enforcement

    India Competition Commission Proposes New Penalty Computation Rules

    By Ajoy K Das | 27/12/2023

    The CCI says indirect taxes, trade discounts and intra-group sales will be excluded from turnover when calculating penalties for competition law violations.

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    Enforcement

    India’s NFRA Detects Deficiencies in Big Four Audit Processes

    By Ajoy K Das | 26/12/2023

    The National Financial Reporting Authority published inspection reports of BSR & Co, Deloitte Haskins & Sells, SRBC & Co and Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Consults on Introducing Same Day Settlement of Equity Trades

    By Ajoy K Das | 26/12/2023

    The consultation paper proposes that T+0 settlement would be optional alongside the existing T+1 settlement system.

    Market Infrastructure

    RBI Issues Draft Framework for SROs of Regulated Entities

    By Ajoy K Das | 23/12/2023

    The framework sets out the responsibilities of SROs, expectations on governance, and eligibility criteria for recognition as SROs.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Enables Card-on-File Tokenisation at Issuer Level

    By Ajoy K Das | 22/12/2023

    Token generation by card issuing banks and institutions will be possible with cardholder consent and AFA validation.

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    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI Directs Clearinghouses to Back-up Risk Management Systems

    By Ajoy K Das | 22/12/2023

    Clearing corporations should be able to a SaaS-based RMS within 30 minutes in the event of a disruption with their existing RMS.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    IFSCA Working Group Issues Recommendations on Direct Listing Framework

    By Ajoy K Das | 22/12/2023

    The report suggests two models to enable direct listings by Indian companies at GIFT City exchanges.

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    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI Directs FMIs to Self-Assess Compliance With PFMIs

    By Ajoy K Das | 21/12/2023

    Depositories and clearing corporations are directed to assess their compliance with the PFMIs on a periodic basis and report the results to SEBI.

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