India

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India’s Financial Regulators Need Greater Independence: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2025

Report by the IMF and World Bank raises concerns over the MOF’s ability to overturn regulatory decisions, including those by RBI.

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Extends Implementation Deadline for New Algo Trading Rules

By Mark Johnston | 08/04/2025

The stock exchanges asked for additional time to finalise implementation standards that are still in discussion with the Brokers’ Industry Standards Forum (ISF).

Fintech / Regtech

Asian Central Banks to Jointly Establish Multilateral Payments Scheme

By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2025

RBI, BNM, BSP, MAS and BOT aim to make the Nexus platform a scalable multilateral model for connecting instant payment systems globally.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Issues Master Direction on Bank Deposit Interest Rates

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/04/2025

The directive requires banks to set clear rules for deposit interest calculation, which must be uniform across all branches and for all customers.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Explores Allowing Foreigners Direct Access to Indian Stocks

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/04/2025

The new proposal will bypass the existing FPI framework. It aims to expand India’s investor base and boost market liquidity.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Approves Full UBS Ownership of Securities JV in China

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/04/2025

UBS will become the full owner of UBS Securities in China. The bank has also finished absorbing Credit Suisse entities in India.

Capital / Liquidity

Initial Margin Rules for OTC Derivatives Take Effect in India

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2025

The IM and VM rules were initially meant to come into force at the same time, but implementation of the IM rules was deferred last November.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Introduces “Green Credit Programme” Disclosures for Listed Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/04/2025

The new framework allows businesses to opt for assessment or assurance, and defers value chain disclosures by a year.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Implements Intraday Monitoring of Index Derivative Limits

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/04/2025

From 1 April 2025, exchanges must take at least four position snapshots daily. However, SEBI breaches will not result in penalties until further notice.