India

Anti-Money Laundering

India Links 27 Crypto Exchanges to ‘Coin Laundry’ Scam

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/11/2025

The laundering network used fake investment apps, mule accounts and rapid crypto conversions to move INR 6.23 billion through 27 exchanges undetected.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

India: SBI Chief Proposes National Financial Grid to Curb Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/11/2025

The proposed unified digital infrastructure linking India’s financial systems will help combat fraud and improve real-time risk detection across banks and fintechs.

KYC & CDD

BNP Paribas Settles SEBI Case on FPI Registration Violations

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/11/2025

BNP Paribas has paid INR 3.99 millon to settle SEBI proceedings over alleged lapses in granting and categorising FPI licences, closing the case without admitting wrongdoing.

Structural Regulation

India’s PFRDA Revises Rules for Corporate Sponsored Pension Plans

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

The new revisions require employers and employees to agree jointly on pension fund and investment choices through a formal and mutual agreement.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Pushes Major Reforms to Draw in More Foreign Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

SEBI plans faster FPI registrations, easier short-selling, and liquidity reforms as it seeks to revive foreign investment after steep outflows.

Credit Risk

RBI Unveils Loan Relief Scheme for Exporters Hit by Tariffs

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

The measures include offering loan moratoriums, extended export-credit timelines and safeguards against NPA downgrades amid global disruptions.

Structural Regulation

India’s IFSCA to Modify Rules Governing Foreign Universities in GIFT City

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

The IFSCA is updating its rules for foreign universities in GIFT City, aiming to support a growing need for high-end talent in the financial and technology sectors.

Trading & Investment

RBI Updates Repo Rules, Adds Municipal Bonds as Collateral

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

The updated directions refine trading and reporting rules, and streamline participation, settlement, and risk management across India’s repo market.

Anti-Money Laundering

US Fed Terminates 2018 AML Enforcement Order on ICBC

By Manesh Samtani | 17/11/2025

The move ends a long-running action over ICBC's AML controls, signalling the bank has now satisfied key US regulatory demands.