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India
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF Calls for Greater Public-Private Collaboration at Mumbai Forum
By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2025
FATF President Elisa de Anda Madrazo said public authorities and the private sector “play on the same team” in the fight against financial crime.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Again Extends Ban on Agri-Derivatives Futures Until March 2026
By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2025
Despite calls for an end to the ban, it will now be in place for one more year, to control price volatility and speculation in seven farm commodities.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Plans to Clarify Rules for ESOPs and Promoter Shares
By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2025
SEBI proposes amendments to provide clarity and ensure equitable treatment for shares regardless of their acquisition method.
Structural Regulation
PFRDA Issues Operational Regulations for Unified Pension Scheme
By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2025
Indian government employees will have the option to switch to the Unified Pension Scheme. The switch would be irrevocable, PFRDA said.
Alternative Markets
SEBI Eases Investment Rules for Category II AIFs
By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2025
SEBI is allowing Cat II AIFs more flexibility to invest in listed debt securities with a credit rating of ‘A’ or below.
KYC & CDD
SEBI Relaxes Threshold for Granular Disclosures by FPIs
By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2025
SEBI has reduced the number of FPIs that are subject to granular disclosure requirements, to lower the regulatory burden.
Clearing & Post-Trade
NSE Enables Electronic Process for Trading in its Unlisted Shares
By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2025
Transactions in NSE’s off-market shares can now be completed in days instead of months under the old process.
Credit Risk
RBI Tweaks Financial Statement Disclosure Guidelines
By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2025
RBI issued clarificationsaim to address queries from the IBA on certain aspects of disclosures in financial statements.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
SEBI Tightens Social Media Advertising Rules for Intermediaries
By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2025
SEBI said that it has noticed a “rapid increase” in frauds related to the securities market on various social media platforms.
Trading & Investment
Colombo Stock Exchange Partners with India’s NCDEX for Derivatives Trading
By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2025
The two will jointly bid for setting up a derivative exchange at the Colombo Port City, and also develop new products in Sri Lanka.
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