Reserve Bank of India

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Recognises First SRO for Payment System Operators

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/11/2025

    The RBI has granted recognition to the Self‑Regulated PSO Association (SRPA) as a self-regulatory organisation for payment system operators, aimed at strengthening oversight.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India Weighs Allowing Banks into Commodity Derivatives Trading

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

    SEBI and RBI are considering a framework to allow banks trade commodity derivatives, aiming to boost liquidity and price discovery.

    AML / KYC

    India’s Finance Ministry Allows Aadhaar-Based Verification for Central KYC

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/11/2025

    The Indian government has permitted the use of Aadhaar-based authentication through CKYCR to streamline identity verification for regulated financial entities.

    Securities / Derivatives

    World Bank: India’s Financial System is More Resilient, Inclusive

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2025

    World Bank report highlights major progress in India’s financial system since 2017, while urging continued reforms to mobilise private capital and strengthen supervision.

    Capital / Liquidity

    India Moots Further Public Bank Consolidation

    By Mark Johnston | 10/11/2025

    Finance Minister Sitharaman confirms discussions with RBI on creating fewer, bigger "world-class" banks and simplifying access to credit.

    Fintech / Regtech

    G20 Nations Advance on Climate, Fintech Data Gaps

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2025

    A new report shows progress on energy and digital money data, but also highlights resource constraints and differing national priorities across economies.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Targets Algo, Cyber Risks; Urges Proactive Controls

    By Mark Johnston | 06/11/2025

    SEBI chief calls on firms to move beyond checklists to tackle new risks from technology and third-party vendors.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India Fintech Foundation Flags UPI Duopoly, Urges RBI to Act

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/11/2025

    The industry body has cautioned that two dominant apps now control most UPI transactions, warning this could threaten competition and the stability of India’s digital payments network.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Indian Banks Switch to '.bank.in' Domain on RBI Cybersecurity Mandate

    By Editors | 03/11/2025

    The move, which had an October 31 deadline, aims to combat phishing and bolster customer confidence in digital banking services.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Proposes New Guidelines for Cross-Border Inward Payments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 31/10/2025

    The draft circular aims to reduce delays in crediting funds to beneficiaries and improve efficiency under Payments Vision 2025.

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