INDIA

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Updates Disaster Recovery Guidelines for Market Infrastructures

By Editors | 01/04/2019

Stock exchanges, depositories and clearing corporations must have in place business continuity plans and disaster recovery policies that ensure ‘zero data loss’

Enforcement

India’s PNB Fined for Non-Compliance with SWIFT Norms

By Editors | 27/03/2019

The fine is significant because it was at Punjab National Bank where the $1.8b fraud occurred that prompted the RBI’s order for banks to link their core systems with SWIFT.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Amends Norms on Mutual Fund Commissions, Disclosures

By Editors | 27/03/2019

SEBI has set a cap on up-fronting of trail commissions and amended disclosure rules to “protect the interests of investors.”

Fintech / Regtech

RBI to Issue Regulatory Sandbox Guidelines Within 2 Months

By Editors | 26/03/2019

The RBI will set up a regulatory sandbox and create an ecosystem which promotes collaboration in fintech, central bank governor Shaktikanta Das said on Monday.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Again Defers Banks’ Implementation of New Accounting Standards

By Editors | 25/03/2019

The RBI has again deferred ‘until further notice’ the implementation of new accounting rules for banks, which could have forced banks to raise bad loan provisions by $16bn in H2, said Fitch.

Enforcement

SEBI Seeks Broader Powers to Pursue Securities Law Violations

By Editors | 25/03/2019

SEBI wants to be able to inspect the books of listed companies when it suspects any securities law violations, and to impose penalties for the manipulation of a company’s accounts.

Enforcement

Indian Billionaire Arrested in London over $2bn Bank Fraud

By Editors | 22/03/2019

India’s diamond billionaire, Nirav Modi, has been arrested in London for his alleged role in a $2bn fraud at Punjab National Bank reported last year.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Consults on Adoption of Dual Class Share Structures

By Editors | 22/03/2019

SEBI’s consultation paper seeks feedback on the issuance of dual class shares by companies already listed in India and those that may be in future.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Asks Banks to Boost Monitoring of End Use of Loan Funds

By Editors | 20/03/2019

Following a string of penalties against banks last month, the RBI has asked banks to improve their monitoring of the origin and end use of loan funds.