India

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

RBI Revamps Integrated Ombudsman Scheme with Centralised Complaint Hub

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026

The central bank has updated its ombudsman framework and will set up a central complaints processing centre to streamline grievance redressal against banks and NBFCs.

Clearing & Post-Trade

SEBI Proposes to Allow FPI Netting of Funds for Cash Market Trades

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026

The markets regulator has proposed allowing FPIs to offset purchase and sale proceeds to reduce liquidity strain and funding costs.

KYC & CDD

GIFT City Regulator Details New Reporting Rules for Third-party Fund Management

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026

The IFSCA specified additional disclosure requirements for fund management entities launching schemes for third parties, focusing on beneficial ownership, past performance and conflicts of interest.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Unveils SWAGAT FI Framework to Simplify Foreign Investor Access

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026

The new single-window regime aims to cut red tape for well-regulated foreign investors, allowing easier, faster access to Indian capital markets.

Trading & Investment

SEBI to Introduce Closing Auction Session for Equities

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/01/2026

The changes are expected to strengthen price discovery at the market close, with implications for derivatives settlement, index construction and passive fund tracking.

KYC & CDD

SEBI to Overhaul KYC Rules to Strengthen AML Oversight

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/01/2026

The consultation paper outlines changes ranging from centralised client information and automated re-KYC alerts to relaxed address verification rules, aimed at balancing ease of onboarding with risk management.

Anti-Money Laundering

RBI Revamps FEMA Trade Rules, Bars Advance Gold and Silver Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/01/2026

The new consolidated foreign exchange regulations and tighter precious metals import remittance rules aim to streamline trade compliance and enhance forex oversight.

Anti-Money Laundering

FIU-India Ramps Up AI-led AML Enforcement, Crypto Sector Oversight

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/01/2026

The FIU-IND expanded supervision across banks, markets and crypto platforms, using AI-led analytics to speed up investigations and strengthen cooperation with domestic and global agencies.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Flags 'Gaps' in IPO Disclosures, Urges Bankers to Sharpen Due Diligence

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2026

SEBI chairman highlights recurring issues in risk factors, use of proceeds, and valuation rationale, particularly in the SME segment.