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India
Trading & Investment
SEBI Proposes Liquidity Window Facility for Debt Securities
By Ajoy K Das | 20/08/2024
The facility would allow issuers to provide put options to investors, enabling them to sell their debt securities back to the issuer before maturity.
Structural Regulation
RBI Issues Recognition Framework for Financial Market SROs
By Ajoy K Das | 20/08/2024
SROs would be expected to “be an ally” to the RBI in ensuring better compliance with regulatory guidelines and for detection of early warning signals.
Alternative Markets
SEBI Permits Market Borrowings by Category I and II AIFs
By Ajoy K Das | 19/08/2024
Under existing rules, Category I and II AIFs are not allowed to borrow or use leverage for investments, except in limited cases for temporary needs.
Structural Regulation
RBI Tightens Rules for P2P Lending Platforms
By Ajoy K Das | 19/08/2024
P2P lending platforms are now prohibited from providing credit guarantees, assuming credit risk, or offering liquidity options.
Anti-Money Laundering
Binance is Registered with Indian FIU, Ending Seven Month Ban
By Ajoy K Das | 16/08/2024
Binance said the registration underscores its commitment to adhering to AML standards and fostering a secure, transparent, and efficient ecosystem.
Sustainable Finance
GIFT City to Commence Sovereign Green Bond Trading “Very Soon”
By Ajoy K Das | 16/08/2024
RBI governor said sovereign green bond trading will be operationalised in GIFT City “very soon”, likely in the second half of the current fiscal year.
Liquidity Risk
RBI Tightens Norms for HFCs to Align with NBFCs
By Ajoy K Das | 14/08/2024
The regulatory changes, effective January 2025, cover requirements on liquid assets and handling of public deposits, among other areas.
Market Abuse
SEBI Denies Allegations of Conflict of Interest in Adani Probe
By Ajoy K Das | 14/08/2024
Hindenburg Research said SEBI has slow-walked a probe into the Adani Group because of its links to the regulator’s chairperson.
Data Privacy
RBI Proposes to Introduce Public Repository for Digital Lending Apps
By Ajoy K Das | 13/08/2024
The repository will serve as a comprehensive list of digital lending apps that are operated by RBI regulated entities such as banks and NBFCs.
PEPs & Sanctions
FATF Calls on India to Enhance Scrutiny of Domestic PEPs – Report
By Ajoy K Das | 12/08/2024
The FATF calls for tighter account opening scrutiny for domestic PEPs and their families, and more rigorous monitoring of their bank accounts.
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