India

    Structural Regulation

    Indian Banks, Brokers to Take Stakes in Sahamati Ahead of SRO Role

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

    The move aligns with the RBI's framework for creating a self-regulatory organisation for the Account Aggregator data-sharing network.

    Credit Risk

    Indian Regulators Target Reporting Gaps in Surety Bonds, Private Credit

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

    Lenders have flagged data gaps in surety bonds and private credit as a major blind spot, prompting regulators to consider action to mitigate systemic risk.

    AI Risk & Governance

    RBI Official Outlines Principles for Responsible AI Adoption in Finance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

    A top central bank official has called for human accountability and strong safeguards to manage the significant risks from AI adoption in finance.

    Structural Regulation

    NSE Secures Name for Coal Exchange, Licence Bid Next

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

    The stock exchange has received government approval for its proposed coal exchange name and will now seek an operational licence from the commodities regulator.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    SEBI Mandates NISM Certification for Social Impact Assessors

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

    The move aims to standardise qualifications for professionals assessing entities on the Social Stock Exchange and boost the framework's credibility.

    Market Data & Technology

    India's NSE Rolls Out Nanosecond Order Acknowledgement System

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

    The exchange has completed a major infrastructure upgrade, claiming a global first in order processing speed for traders.

    Market Abuse

    RBI Scrutinises Banks' Unwinding of Rupee Arbitrage Trades

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

    RBI is examining how banks offloaded arbitrage positions after a clampdown, amid concerns the practice aggravated rupee weakness.

    Trading & Investment

    RBI Updates Framework for Non-Resident Investment in Debt Instruments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

    The updated master direction consolidates rules for non-resident debt investments and the use of debt instruments as collateral for derivatives.

    Cybersecurity

    SEBI Launches New IT Platforms to Enhance Regulatory Oversight

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

    SEBI has rolled out three new platforms to streamline communication, digitalise adjudication, and strengthen cybersecurity supervision for regulated entities.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Singapore Jails Former Broker for S$15m Investment Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/04/2026

    A former UOB Kay Hian dealer has been sentenced for a multi-year fraud that solicited funds from investors by falsely implicating the brokerage.

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