India

Fintech / Regtech

Indian Lawmakers Pass New Data Protection Law

By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2023

The law has raised concerns over the excessive powers granted to the government to access private data without consent.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Streamlines Approval Process for Change in Control of Merchant Bankers

By Editors | 10/08/2023

SEBI has streamlined the procedure of obtaining prior approval for a proposed change in control of merchant bankers and bankers to an issue.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Shortens Share Listing Timeline for Public Issuances

By Editors | 10/08/2023

SEBI reduces share listing timeline for public issues from T+6 to T+3 to enhance capital market efficiency.

Enforcement

Indian Police Busts Crypto-Ponzi Scheme Worth Over $120m

By Mark Johnston | 09/08/2023

The scheme targeted individuals across various regions of India, encouraging them to invest in a fraudulent crypto token known as STA.

Sanctions

OFAC Halts $26m in Funds Tied to Indian Diamond Traders

By Editors | 08/08/2023

OFAC reportedly suspects fund transfers were made to diamond suppliers with links to Russian miners and sanctioned bodies.

Capital / Liquidity

SEBI Mandates FPIs to Route Bond Trades to RFQ Platforms

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 08/08/2023

Starting 1 October, foreign portfolio investors are required to conduct a minimum of 10 percent of their total secondary market corporate bond trades through the request for quote (RFQ) platform offered by stock exchanges.

Capital / Liquidity

SEBI’s Annual Report Highlights Disclosure Rules Strengthening Plan

By Jill Wong | 08/08/2023

Sebi’s annual report highlights plans to strengthen disclosure requirements of unlisted companies.

ESG / Sustainability

Indian Banks Unprepared for Climate Actions

By Jill Wong | 07/08/2023

India faces the highest climate risks but its banks are unprepared to undertake climate action, according to a new report by India-based think tank Climate Risk Horizons.

Crypto / Digital Assets

India Offers Recommendations on Global Crypto Regulatory Framework

By Editors | 04/08/2023

As G20 president, India outlines global crypto regulations amidst domestic pressure from the Supreme Court for clearer crypto-related laws.