India

Trading & Investment

SEBI Eases Rules to Enable Digital Onboarding by Portfolio Managers

By Ajoy K Das | 04/05/2024

A requirement for distributors of portfolio management services to register with the APMI is also being mandated.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Allows NRIs, OCIs to Fully Own GIFT City FPIs Entities

By Ajoy K Das | 03/05/2024

Non-resident Indians and overseas citizens of India will be allowed to own up to 100 percent in FPIs, compared to just 50 percent previously.

Operational Risk

RBI Updates Expectations on Operational Risk Management

By Ajoy K Das | 03/05/2024

The updated guidance note better aligns with the BCBS principles and extends applicability to regulated entities beyond just banks.

Structural Regulation

RBI Issues Draft Framework for Electronic Trading Platforms

By Ajoy K Das | 02/05/2024

ETPs operated from outside India by an operator incorporated outside India may seek authorisation to provide platform access to Indian residents.

Structural Regulation

RBI Removes Ban on Lending Products by Bajaj Finance

By Ajoy K Das | 02/05/2024

The RBI had directed Bajaj Finance, one of India’s largest consumer lenders, to stop disbursing loans under two lending products in November.

Anti-Money Laundering

India Collaborates with US FBI on Crypto Scam Case

By Ajoy K Das | 01/05/2024

The joint operation uncovered a $360mn scam involving drug trafficking, crypto payments and the dark web.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

RBI Directs Lenders to Repay Customers for “Excess” Interest

By Ajoy K Das | 01/05/2024

Lenders are directed to refund excess interest, review existing practices, and make system level changes to prevent unfair interest charges.

Alternative Markets

SEBI Enables AIFs to Better Support Infrastructure Projects

By Ajoy K Das | 01/05/2024

AIFs are now allowed to pledge equity shares of investee companies in the infrastructure sector to enable them to obtain project finance.

Market Abuse

SEBI Approves Stricter Rules to Target Front-running in AMCs

By Ajoy K Das | 01/05/2024

AMCs must establish a “structured” institutional mechanism to identify and monitor for front running, insider trading, and misuse of sensitive information.