Reserve Bank of India

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    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Permits Banks to Use Ratings by Brickwork Ratings India

    By Ajoy K Das | 12/07/2024

    SEBI had cancelled Brickwork’s registration as a CRA in 2022, but the central bank now has allowed banks to use its ratings for loans up to INR 2.5 billion.

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    RBI Further Opens GIFT City Banking to Indian Residents

    By Ajoy K Das | 12/07/2024

    The change is expected to contribute to developing GIFT City’s banking environment and boost business prospects for the financial hub.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Committee Recommends Measures to Curb Derivatives Trading Volumes

    By Ajoy K Das | 11/07/2024

    The committee proposes increasing minimum lot sizes and limiting options to address rising speculative trading in derivatives.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Proposes Rationalisation of Export-Import Transactions

    By Ajoy K Das | 05/07/2024

    The proposed regulations will promote ease of doing business for exporters and empower authorised dealer banks to provide more efficient service.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI: Rapid Rise in Derivatives Trading Poses Challenges to Investors

    By Ajoy K Das | 03/07/2024

    Investor protection is key, since derivatives are more complex than underlying assets, said the central bank’s Financial Stability Report.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Calls on Banks to Increase Vigilance Against Cyber Attacks

    By Ajoy K Das | 02/07/2024

    Banks have been directed to monitor network activities and server logs as well as keep close watch on critical payments systems.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Project Nexus Completes Blueprint; Prepares for Live Implementation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2024

    To facilitate live implementation, a new entity named the Nexus Scheme Organisation, will be established.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Cautions Against Tech-led Disruptions in Financial Systems

    By Ajoy K Das | 01/07/2024

    Cyber hazards, climate change and global spillovers offer challenges to financial stability, said the RBI governor.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Working to Improve Data and AI Capabilities

    By Ajoy K Das | 29/06/2024

    A current focus for the RBI is on enhancing capacity in AI and machine learning techniques and analysing unstructured textual data.

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    AML / KYC

    SEBI Seeking to Ease Access to Sovereign Bonds for FPIs

    By Editors | 28/06/2024

    SEBI is looking to eliminate many of its information requirements, such as disclosure of investor group and beneficial ownership.

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