INDIA

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Proposes Digital Banking Rule Changes, Ban on Third-Party Cross-Selling

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2025

    RBI's draft rules mandate prior approval for transactional services, explicit customer consent, and prohibit most third-party product promotions.

    Enforcement

    SEBI Allows Jane Street to Resume Trading in Indian Market

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/07/2025

    SEBI has directed the BSE and NSE to maintain close oversight of the firm’s trading activity to ensure there is no recurrence of the alleged manipulative patterns.

    ESG / Sustainability

    RBI Set to Finalise Climate Risk Disclosure Rules for Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/07/2025

    The proposed rules will require lenders to disclose climate-related financial risks and conduct stress tests, enabling the country’s transition to a low-carbon economy.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India to Streamline Regulatory Processes for GIFT City Market Intermediaries

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/07/2025

    The IFSCA has released a consultation paper on draft Master Circulars for seven categories of market intermediaries, aiming to simplify regulatory processes and promote ease of doing business.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Consults on Mutual Fund Categorisation Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/07/2025

    The draft proposes standardised scheme names, portfolio overlap limits, renaming of debt funds, and wider residual asset investment options.

    AML / KYC

    India Post and AMFI Sign MOU on Mutual Fund KYC

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/07/2025

    The MOU aims to simplify KYC verification, boosting financial inclusion and streamlining investor onboarding across India.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Eyes Longer Tenure Derivatives Contracts

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025

    SEBI plans to reform the derivatives segment by extending contract tenures, citing high retail losses and excessive expiry-day trading.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India Extends Support for Singapore Payments Link to More Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025

    The cross-border payment linkage between Singapore and India will now support 19 Indian banks, enhancing real-time remittance access for users in both countries.

    RBI Proposes Rules to Standardise Closure of Old Export Bills

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025

    The RBI aims to create a uniform process for banks to close long-pending shipping bills, reducing compliance burdens.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India Proposes Shift to Domestic Prices for Gold and Silver ETF Valuation

    By Editors | 17/07/2025

    SEBI proposed to mandate that asset managers use local spot prices, moving away from the London-based international benchmark.

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