India

KYC & CDD

India Eases KYC Process for NRIs, OCIs Joining National Pension System

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025

PFRDA has updated verification rules to simplify digital onboarding for overseas subscribers while tightening due-diligence and compliance requirements.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan, India Regulators Sign MoU on Cooperation, Market Access

By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

Taiwan's FSC and India's IFSCA established a framework for information exchange, regulatory enforcement, and cross-border branch expansion.

Payments & Settlements

Russian Banks Seeking RBI Approval to Expand Footprint in India

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025

Gazprombank and Alfa Bank seek RBI approval as the leaders of both countries agree to develop bilateral payment systems and expand trade.

Structural Regulation

India Enacts Major Reforms to Bolster Bank Governance, Depositor Rights

By Manesh Samtani | 05/12/2025

New law modernises nomination rules, updates governance thresholds, and enhances audit standards for public sector and co-operative banks.

KYC & CDD

Cayman Islands Seeks Info-Sharing Pacts with Indian Regulators

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2025

The territory is pursuing MoUs with SEBI and IFSCA to boost transparency and strengthen oversight of cross-border investment funds.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Creates Single-Window Entry for Global Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2025

New unified rules will let sovereign wealth funds and other low-risk institutions access both FPI and FVCI routes through one registration.

Credit Risk

RBI Finalises New Large Exposure and Intragroup Exposure Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 05/12/2025

RBI clarifies intragroup exposures for foreign banks, permits use of accrued profits in capital, and repeals 2016 market mechanism framework.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Proposes New Position Limit Rules for Equity Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2025

The regulator plans to align position limits with delta-based metrics and introduce slab-based caps to strengthen risk monitoring in index derivatives.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

India Tightens Rules for Banks on Language Services

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2025

Banks will have to ensure customer communications and commonly used printed materials are issued in Hindi, English and the relevant regional language.