Reserve Bank of India

Big Picture

Indian Government Could Undermine Banking Sector Reforms – S&P

By Editors | 18/12/2018

Restrictions on the RBI’s authority to reform governance of public sector banks are seen as a weakness in its mandate and could undermine financial stability, says S&P Global Ratings.

Enforcement

RBI Fines Indian Bank for Violating Cybersecurity Norms

By Editors | 12/12/2018

The Reserve Bank of India has fined Indian Bank 10 million rupees for deficiencies in regulatory compliance with cybersecurity norms.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI to Reduce Statutory Liquidity Ratio Over 18 Months

By Editors | 06/12/2018

Starting in January 2019, the RBI will reduce the SLR holding requirement by 25 basis points every quarter until it reaches 18% in April 2020.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Announces Phasing-In of LEI for Non-Derivatives Markets

By Editors | 30/11/2018

Entities transacting in government securities, money markets and non-derivative forex markets will be required to have LEI codes, starting with larger firms in April 2019.

Capital / Liquidity

India Eases Asset Securitisation Norms to Help Non-Bank Liquidity

By Editors | 30/11/2018

The RBI has reduced the holding time required for loans with maturities of over 5 years before they can be securitised.

Capital / Liquidity

India to Implement NSFR from April 2020

By Editors | 30/11/2018

The Net Stable Funding Ratio will apply to Indian banks on both a stand-alone and consolidated basis, and foreign banks on a stand-alone basis.

Big Picture

“Good Progress” On OTC Reform Among G20 Nations – FSB

By Garima Chitkara | 21/11/2018

The FSB found progress in OTC reform implementation on among 24 member jurisdictions, with great strides on trade reporting and higher capital on non-centrally cleared derivatives.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Agrees to Ease Bank Capital, Lending Norms Following Board Meeting

By Garima Chitkara | 20/11/2018

The central bank also agreed to allow SMEs to restructure loans and extend the deadline for banks to comply with the capital conservation buffer by one year.

Capital / Liquidity

India’s Government, RBI Close to Solution on Bank Lending Dispute

By Garima Chitkara | 15/11/2018

The government and RBI have reached a temporary agreement on some issues after an unprecedented public spat between the two caused alarm about the central bank’s independence.