India

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes Simpler Nomination Rules for Demat, MF Accounts

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/03/2026

    The regulator has suggested default opt-in, fewer nominee details and a cap of four nominees to ease onboarding and reduce unclaimed assets.

    Enforcement

    Standard Chartered Settles SEBI Case Over FPI Lapses

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/03/2026

    The settlement resolves alleged disclosure delays and due diligence lapses in the bank’s role as a depository participant, without admission of guilt.

    RBI Mandates Disclosure of Deposit Insurance Premiums by Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/03/2026

    Banks must now report timely payment of DICGC premiums and disclose arrears under new RBI rules aligned with the risk-based premium framework.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India's Audit Regulators to Create New Coordination Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/03/2026

    The move follows public friction and aims to improve audit quality, clarify enforcement roles, and streamline information sharing between the bodies.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India’s NSE Launches New Gold Futures to Boost Retail Trading

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/03/2026

    The new 10-gram gold futures contract is aimed at attracting small traders to the futures markets, which have been dominated by larger institutional players.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India’s IFSCA Proposes Rule Changes for Credit Rating Agencies

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2026

    The new consultation paper outlines stricter withdrawal protocols, enhanced record-keeping mandates, and transparency requirements for private and unsolicited ratings within GIFT City.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI to Overhaul Adviser Rules Amid Rise of 'Finfluencers'

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/03/2026

    SEBI plans a digital platform, a new penalty framework, and a review of distributor rules to combat a decline in registered advisers.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India’s IFSCA Approves Revamped FinTech Sandbox Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2026

    New framework expands eligibility, clarifies testing scope with distinct innovation and regulatory sandboxes, and streamlines the application process for GIFT City.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Eases Ease Stress Test Norms for Commodity Derivatives

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2026

    The regulator has revises stress-testing assumptions and SGF coverage rules to align with global standards and reduce excessive capital requirements in the commodity derivatives segment.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Sri Lanka’s DFCC Bank Secures Global Listings for Blue Bonds

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2026

    DFCC Bank’s inaugural USD 10 million blue bond has been listed on LuxSE and NSE IX, gaining international credibility and access to large investors.

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