India

Anti-Money Laundering

India Accuses Xiaomi and Global Banks of Breaking FX Rules

By Karen Ng | 13/06/2023

Xiaomi India, Deutsche Bank, HSBC and Citibank are accused of illegally remitting $673mn to foreign entities.

Reporting & Disclosures

WFE Declares Milestone Achievement on Sustainability

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 12/06/2023

For the first time, every exchange surveyed by WFE participated in at least one ESG initiative and engaged in at least one WFE Sustainability Principle.

Payments & Settlements

SEBI Permits Mutual Funds Greater Participation in Repo Market

By Mark Johnston | 11/06/2023

Mutual funds can participate in repo transactions involving commercial papers and certificates of deposit.

Structural Regulation

India: Appeals Tribunal Reverses SEBI Licence Cancellation Order

By Editors | 11/06/2023

The Securities Appellate Tribunal said SEBI’s order to cancel the licence of Brickwork Ratings was “unjustified” and “not commensurate” with the alleged violations.

CBDCs

RBI to Make CBDC QR Codes Interoperable With UPI System

By Editors | 09/06/2023

The RBI issued the e-rupee as a pilot project late last year. Deputy governor T Rabi Sankar 1 million customers will be active on the CBDC by end-of-month.

Liquidity Risk

RBI Allows Banks More Flexibility to Participate in Interbank Market

By Mark Johnston | 09/06/2023

Banks can set their own limits for borrowing in the call and notice money markets, provided they meet existing prudential limits for inter-bank liabilities.

Credit Risk

RBI Issues New Rules on Guarantee Arrangements in Digital Lending

By Mark Johnston | 09/06/2023

Loan service providers such as fintechs are allowed to provide default cover up to five percent of the loan portfolio.

Credit Risk

RBI Issues New Framework for Compromise Settlements and Loan Write-offs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2023

The framework aims to provide further impetus to stressed asset resolutions and establish harmonised standards across lenders.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Unveils Plans to Enhance Payment Systems

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2023

The RBI will allow Indian banks to issuance RuPay prepaid forex cards and expand the scope and reach of e-RUPI digital vouchers.