India

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Widen Scope of Insider Trading Regulations

By Ajoy K Das | 02/08/2024

SEBI proposes a wider definition of ‘connected person’ and to change ‘immediate relative’ to ‘relative’ to capture more individuals.

Fintech / Regtech

India: Ransomware Attack Disrupts Services at Nearly 300 Banks

By Ajoy K Das | 01/08/2024

The attack affected C-Edge Technologies, a TCS and SBI joint venture that provides technology services to small banks across India.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Tighten Derivative Trading Framework

By Ajoy K Das | 01/08/2024

Seven measures proposed include higher minimum contract sizes and a switch from end-of-day to intraday monitoring of position limits.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Directs UCBs to Discontinue “Dividend Equalisation Funds”

By Ajoy K Das | 01/08/2024

UCBs have been accumulating profits from previous years in dedicated funds to use for future dividend payments.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Issues New Anti-Fraud Rules for Non-bank Payment Systems

By Ajoy K Das | 01/08/2024

The new master direction includes requirements to establish real-time fraud monitoring solutions and multi-factor authentication for all payment transactions.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Revokes FPI Access to 14yr and 30yr Government Bonds

By Ajoy K Das | 01/08/2024

The RBI is trying to boost liquidity in shorter-term government bonds by restricting foreign investors’ access to longer-dated bonds.

ESG / Sustainability

IFSCA Issues Framework for CRAs Providing ESG Ratings in GIFT City

By Ajoy K Das | 31/07/2024

The framework comes on the heels of a decision by SEBI to permit CRAs and ESG rating providers to undertake rating activities in GIFT City.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Issues Directions on Treatment of Wilful Defaulters

By Ajoy K Das | 31/07/2024

The RBI has introduced stringent measures for wilful defaulters, including a ban on credit facilities and restructuring, based on a transparent classification process.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Launches AI-enabled Chatbot to Address Investors’ Queries

By Ajoy K Das | 31/07/2024

The chatbot can currently answer questions relating to the securities market, the latest master circulars, and the grievance redressal process.