INDIA

    AML / KYC

    India Undergoes National Risk Assessment on ML/TF Risks

    By Editors | 07/11/2021

    Central agencies including the RBI have been tasked with evaluating sectors that are vulnerable to ML/TF risks. India’s mutual evaluation is expected to take place around May 2022.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Issues Revised PCA Framework for Weak Banks

    By Editors | 03/11/2021

    The profitability parameter has been removed in the revised PCA framework, which will also apply foreign banks operating in India through branches or subsidiaries.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    India No Longer Likely to Ban Cryptocurrencies – Report

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 29/10/2021

    Finance ministry officials have reportedly said that a law for cryptocurrencies could as soon as February 2022, around the time of India’s next general Budget.

    Market Infrastructure

    SGX Opens GIFT City Office Ahead of India Trading Link Launch

    By Mark Johnston | 27/10/2021

    The new office will house a data centre referred to as GIFT Data Connect. The NSE-SGX GIFT City Connect is expected to be fully-operational by January 2022.

    ESG / Sustainability

    SEBI Proposes New Requirements for ESG Funds in India

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/10/2021

    ESG-labelled funds will have to invest at least 80% of total assets in ESG themed securities, and disclose measures taken to mitigate greenwashing risks and reliance on third party scores.

    RBI Orders Banks to Report Data on Borrower Relationships

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 27/10/2021

    The RBI said it has observed “a low level of relationship segment details” in the databases of credit information companies.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Extends Basel III Rules to All India Financial Institutions

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/10/2021

    EXIM Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI are increasingly seen as key institutions for promoting the flow of credit to certain economic sectors.

    Market Infrastructure

    Global Fund Association Calls on SEBI to Delay T+1 Implementation

    By Editors | 25/10/2021

    To support T+1 settlement, FPIs and their service providers would need to completely re-engineer the settlement and funding process, ICI says in a letter to SEBI.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Finalises New Regulatory Framework for NBFCs

    By Editors | 22/10/2021

    The RBI is adopting a four-layer approach to regulating NBFCs. The new framework will take effect from 1 October 2022.

    Market Infrastructure

    BSE India to Offer T+1 Settlement from 3 January 2022

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/10/2021

    BSE has told members and vendors to make necessary changes to their trading applications to ensure T+1 is supported.

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