India

    Fintech / Regtech

    India FinMin Urges Banks to Coordinate AI Defences

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

    The MOF has ordered banks to establish a real-time threat intelligence sharing mechanism and a coordinated response to counter "unprecedented" AI-driven cyber risks.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes New Broker Net Worth Rules Tied to Client Base

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

    The proposed framework moves away from client cash balances, linking capital requirements to the number of active clients and funds handled to create a stronger financial buffer.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India’s CCIL Must Leverage AI for Pre-emptive Risk Management: Officials

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

    Senior officials have outlined a new strategic direction for the CCP, focusing on AI-driven surveillance, global expansion, and managing new forms of systemic risk.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Opens Centralised Payment System to Fintechs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

    The RBI has granted a private fintech firm, Pay Point, direct membership to its core payment systems, signalling a significant structural shift.

    AML / KYC

    RBI Orders Banks to Compensate Cyber Fraud Victim

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/04/2026

    The order follows an INR 229 million "digital arrest" scam, highlighting bank liability for inadequate monitoring of mule accounts used by fraudsters.

    AML / KYC

    Hyderabad Police Urge RBI to Overhaul Controls on Mule Accounts

    By Editors | 25/04/2026

    A major police investigation has uncovered systemic KYC failures and alleged staff collusion in the creation of fraudulent accounts.

    AML / KYC

    India Finalises Online Gaming Rules, Imposing New Obligations on FIs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/04/2026

    New rules effective 1 May establish a gaming authority and prohibit FIs from processing transactions for prohibited online money games.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Proposes Overhaul of Prepaid Payment Instrument Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

    The draft rules introduce stricter capital norms for non-banks, new wallet categories, and mandate interoperability to bolster the payments ecosystem.

    Sanctions

    US Sanctions India-Based Firms in Sinaloa Cartel Crackdown

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2026

    The sanctions target a global precursor chemical network, putting FIs on notice over transactions with designated entities in India, Guatemala and Mexico.

    India to Overhaul Company Incorporation, Compliance Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

    The MCA has issued draft rules aimed at simplifying procedures and reducing the compliance burden for businesses.

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