India

CBDCs

RBI Expands Digital Rupee Trials, Advances Cross-Border CBDC Links

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/06/2026

The RBI’s annual report outlines progress on digital payments initiatives, while also offering an update on bank frauds and efforts to enhance cyber resilience.

Credit Risk

India Marks Decade of Insolvency Code With Over INR 4 Trillion Recovered

By Manesh Samtani | 01/06/2026

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has reshaped credit discipline and recovered vast sums, but implementation delays and new legislative amendments are defining its next chapter.

Payments & Settlements

India Launches Unified Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets

By Editors | 01/06/2026

The new platform aims to help citizens trace unclaimed bank deposits, insurance policies, shares, and mutual funds across the financial system.

Payments & Settlements

BIS Unveils Blueprint for Cross-Border Open Finance Interoperability

By Manesh Samtani | 01/06/2026

Project Aperta demonstrates a new model for linking domestic open finance networks, with key implications for SME banking, trade finance, and future regulatory policy.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Targets APAC Shipping Network in New Iran Sanctions

By Editors | 01/06/2026

OFAC has sanctioned multiple entities in Hong Kong, the UAE, and India for their alleged roles in facilitating Iran's illicit military oil trade.

Credit Risk

RBI Assessing Corporate Risks From Middle East Conflict

By Editors | 29/05/2026

The central RBI has held discussions with rating agencies to gauge potential borrower stress and the possible need for temporary regulatory relief.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Indian Banks Oppose RBI’s Proposed Payment Delay Threshold

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/05/2026

The industry is pushing back on a central bank proposal to delay online transfers over INR 10,000, arguing the limit is too low.

Cybersecurity

Anthropic’s ‘Mythos’ Triggers Cybersecurity Review Across India

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/05/2026

Banks, IT firms and government agencies are stress-testing critical infrastructure ahead of the release of a powerful new AI model from Anthropic.

Supervision & Enforcement

India Approves Major Expansion for Financial Crime Agency

By Editors | 28/05/2026

The ED will see its workforce grow by over 60 percent to tackle a rising caseload of money laundering and financial crime.