India

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Urges Banks to Boost Activity in Call Money Market

By Mark Johnston | 20/05/2025

RBI urges banks to boost call money market to ensure monetary policy changes effectively influence borrowing costs.

AML / KYC

SEBI Extends Deadline for Implementing New ODI Issuance Norms

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/05/2025

Tighter rules for offshore derivative instruments issued by FPIs will take effect six months later.

Crypto / Digital Assets

US DOJ to Investigate India-linked Cyberattack at Coinbase

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/05/2025

The attackers used Coinbase employees and contractors based in India to obtain customer data, which they used to scam customers.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Revamps Rules for Electronic Book Provider Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/05/2025

The rules expand mandatory use of the EBP platform and aim to boost efficiency in India’s private debt placement market.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Relax Rules for Foreign Investors in Government Bonds

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/05/2025

FPIs investing exclusively in Indian government bonds wouldn’t be subject to contribution caps for NRI/OCI/RI investors.

Enforcement

SEBI Investigates Jane Street in Market Manipulation Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/05/2025

SEBI is investigating Jane Street’s India and Singapore arms following complaints from fund managers about its trading strategies.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Extends Certification Deadline for AIF Managers

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025

SEBI has extended the deadline for managers to meet mandatory certification requirements.

Fintech / Regtech

India Unveils Draft Rules for GIFT City TechFin and Ancillary Services

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2025

The proposed framework seeks to streamline compliance processes, promote innovation, and enhance GIFT-IFSC’s appeal as a global financial hub.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s First RMBS Listed via Bidding Route

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2025

LIC Housing Finance raised INR 10 billion through residential mortgage-backed securities listed on the NSE.