INDIA

RBI Urges Payments Banks to Share Infrastructure

By Editors | 22/10/2015

The Reserve Bank of India has suggested for newly-licensed payments banks to share infrastructure among each other in a bid to minimise costs and enable greater financial inclusion.

Indian Banks Face Scrutiny for Disclosure Lapses

By Editors | 21/10/2015

Several listed banks have come under the scrutiny of the Securities and Exchange Board and stock exchanges for violations of disclosure norms for listed firms.

India Bourse Offers Incentives to Boost ETF Segment

By Editors | 17/10/2015

The National Stock Exchange of India has started its new incentive scheme for market makers to boost liquidity in exchange traded funds.

SEBI Seeks to End Rating Suspensions by Agencies

By Editors | 16/10/2015

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has asked credit rating agencies to suggest ways to avoid rating suspensions if a company stops providing adequate information.

Indonesia to Impose Capital Surcharge on D-SIBs

By Editors | 15/10/2015

Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority is proposing a draft regulation that will require the country’s most important banks to set aside more capital as a buffer against financial market volatility.

RBI Eases Lending Requirements for Low-Cost Housing

By Editors | 13/10/2015

Announcement of reduction in minimum risk weights and an increase in the loan-to-value ratio is a bid to boost demand for low-cost housing.

SEBI Directs Exchanges & Clearing Corps to Boost Capacity

By Editors | 10/10/2015

Stock exchanges and clearing corporations directed to increase their installed capacity for trading, clearing and settlement.

RBI Orders Corrective Action on State-Run Bank

By Editors | 07/10/2015

Indian Overseas Bank is required to improve internal controls and deal with mounting non-performing assets.

SEBI Tells AMCs to Rate Bond Investments Internally

By Editors | 02/10/2015

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has asked asset managers to develop internal credit appraisal systems to assess corporate bond investments in their portfolios, and reduce their reliance on rating agencies.