India

AML / KYC

India Sets Deadline for KYC Uploads to Central Server

By Samuel Riding | 11/11/2016

Funds have until end of March to comply with SEBI requirement.

Market Infrastructure

Capital Rules Could Shut Indian Commodity Exchanges – Traders

By Samuel Riding | 10/11/2016

Traders suggest SEBI should consider specific capital requirements for each exchange.

AML / KYC

India Flushes Out Fake Notes in Overnight Gambit

By Samuel Riding | 09/11/2016

Current series of ₹1,000 and ₹500 notes cancelled overnight; ₹2,000 to be introduced.

SEBI ‘Reconsidering’ Record Fine

By Samuel Riding | 02/11/2016

Tribunal asks regulator to ‘set aside’ fine of USD1bn for illegal investment fund raising.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Unveils Stricter Rating Agency Rules

By Samuel Riding | 02/11/2016

Agencies have 60 days to comply with new rules on non-public and publicly issued stocks.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI to Revamp Credit Rating Rules

By Samuel Riding | 26/10/2016

New regulations aim to minimise conflict of interest, ensure independent rating decisions.

Capital / Liquidity

India’s Bank Resolution Bill Could Face Hurdles – Fitch

By Samuel Riding | 25/10/2016

New draft bill aiming to resolve bank failures challenged on several fronts, rating agency says.

Market Infrastructure

India to Boost Cyber Security

By Samuel Riding | 24/10/2016

Regulators will form better policy framework, enhance monitoring after alleged malware attack.

Market Infrastructure

India’s NSE Launches HFT Forensic Audit

By Samuel Riding | 19/10/2016

Deloitte asked to looking into audit systems, investigate brokers and officials amid ‘fair access’ violations.