India

    KYC & CDD

    India Eases Director KYC Rules, Amends Corporate Framework

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

    The MCA has overhauled key rules, including a three-year cycle for director KYC and higher thresholds for small companies.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    India Mandates Stricter Vigilance Reporting for State Bank Directors

    By Editors | 02/01/2026

    The finance ministry's directive follows repeated lapses in disclosing adverse information on board-level executives at public sector financial institutions.

    Capital Adequacy

    RBI Eases Capital Norms for NBFC Infrastructure Loans

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

    New rules introduce lower risk weights for high-quality projects, tied to specific repayment thresholds and lender protection criteria.

    Structural Regulation

    India Overhauls Rules for Global In-house Centres in GIFT City

    By Editors | 02/01/2026

    New framework details eligibility, permissible services, and governance for GICs, repealing 2020 rules to attract offshore business

    Capital Adequacy

    India to Permit Banks to Sponsor National Pension System Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

    The PFRDA has approved a framework for banks to manage pension assets and has revised management fees to boost competition.

    Alternative Markets

    SEBI Mandates NISM Certification for AIF Compliance Officers

    By Mark Johnston | 02/01/2026

    SEBI aims to raise professional standards amid rapid growth in the alternative investment fund sector.

    CBDCs

    RBI Flags Fintech Risks and Pushes CBDCs in Financial Stability Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2026

    The RBI warns of rising unsecured fintech lending, NBFC stress, and global vulnerabilities in its biannual report.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    New BSP Paper Argues Against Demonetisation to Fight Crime

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/12/2025

    Discussion paper calls demonetisation a "blunt instrument" and urges broader institutional reforms to fight financial crime.

    Capital Adequacy

    IFSCA Clarifies Liquid Net Worth Rules for Capital Markets Firms

    By Editors | 31/12/2025

    New circular clarifies that broker-dealers and clearing members can include certain deposits and trading margins in their capital calculations.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    India Arrests Former Coinbase Employee Over May Hacking Incident

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

    Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed the arrest by Indian police following a May security incident where hackers bribed overseas support staff.

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