India

Structural Regulation

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.

Payments & Settlements

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.

Cybersecurity

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.

Payments & Settlements

SEBI Allows All-digital Fee Payments

By Samuel Riding | 09/03/2017

Indian securities regulator also amends charges on derivatives transactions.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

India to Establish Stewardship Code

By Samuel Riding | 06/03/2017

Code said to encourage institutional investors to engage on corporate risk, capital structure, governance and remuneration.

Anti-Money Laundering

RBI Tracks Cancelled Notes to Nepal

By Samuel Riding | 03/03/2017

Officials suspect money laundering via exchange of banned notes, newspaper reports.

Structural Regulation

New SEBI Chief Takes Office

By Samuel Riding | 02/03/2017

Ajay Tiyagi to work on commodity market integration, HFT, REITs and municipal bonds.

Cybersecurity

RBI Finalises Cybersecurity Committee

By Samuel Riding | 01/03/2017

Panel will evaluate threats from existing and emerging technology.

Market Abuse

SEBI Auditing 15 Brokers

By Samuel Riding | 01/03/2017

Investigations continue into allegations of unfair access to NSE for high-frequency traders.