INDIA

AML / KYC

Indian Central Bank to Set up Cyber-Emergency Team

By Samuel Riding | 19/04/2017

Recent ‘ethical hack’ found cybersecurity weaknesses at two public sector banks.

Market Infrastructure

India Allows Equity Derivatives at IFSCs

By Samuel Riding | 17/04/2017

Position limit set at 10% of free float; 50% of domestic market MWPL by value.

AML / KYC

India Eyes Virtual Currency Regulation

By Samuel Riding | 13/04/2017

Committee launched 2 months after central bank reminder that all VC platforms are unlicensed.

AML / KYC

Indian Banks Seek Forensic Auditors Amid Fraud Fears

By Samuel Riding | 12/04/2017

Association says auditors should have at least 10 years experience for the largest suspected frauds.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Sets Out Regulation, Supervision Agenda

By Samuel Riding | 07/04/2017

Upcoming measures include new ‘corrective action’ framework and REIT, InvIT investment rules.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Introduce Common Registration for Equity, Commodity Brokers

By Editors | 31/03/2017

Move removes need to lock-up funds separately for stock and commodity broking entities for net worth and base minimum capital requirements.

Market Infrastructure

RBI Asked to Confirm e-Wallet Legality, Security

By Samuel Riding | 13/03/2017

Private petitioner alleges non-banking entities illegally offering e-wallet service and some are unregulated.

Market Infrastructure

India Launches Payment Cybersecurity, KYC Consultation

By Samuel Riding | 10/03/2017

Electronic pre-paid payment instrument issuers required to establish information security, privacy policy.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Allows All-digital Fee Payments

By Samuel Riding | 09/03/2017

Indian securities regulator also amends charges on derivatives transactions.