India

Sanctions

Indian Banks Calls on Government to Set Up “OFAC Cell”

By Editors | 16/06/2024

Bankers say an “OFAC cell” created within the DFS could help them minimise the risks of sanctions non-compliance.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Tweaks Process for Allocating OFS Shares to Employees

By Ajoy K Das | 14/06/2024

SEBI said employees will still be required to place bids on T+1, but such bids must be placed at the previous day’s cut-off price.

RBI Allows Banks to Give Importers Extra Operational Flexibility

By Ajoy K Das | 13/06/2024

Banks maintaining special rupee vostro accounts are permitted to open an “additional special current account” for importers.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Launches Free Programme to Boost Investor Education

By Ajoy K Das | 12/06/2024

The investor certification examination aims to enhance digital financial education about investing in the Indian securities market.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Announces Launch of Global Anti-Fraud Hackathon

By Ajoy K Das | 12/06/2024

The RBI is inviting innovations and solutions on real time prediction, detection and prevention of fraud in financial transactions.

AML / KYC

IFSCA Issues Regulatory Framework for “BATF Services” in GIFT City

By Ajoy K Das | 11/06/2024

The IFSCA has notified a regulatory framework for book-keeping, accounting, taxation and financial crime compliance services offered at GIFT City.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Relax Mutual Fund Rules on Trading CDS

By Ajoy K Das | 11/06/2024

SEBI proposes to allow mutual funds to buy and sell credit default swaps up to 10 percent of their assets under management.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Relaxes Rules on Investment in Overseas Funds

By Ajoy K Das | 11/06/2024

The amendments allow investment in funds whose managers are regulated, rather than the fund itself, such as in Singapore and the US.

Fintech / Regtech

India, Peru Sign Agreement to Develop Instant Payments

By Ajoy K Das | 10/06/2024

NPCI’s international arm signed an agreement with Peru’s central bank to develop a fast payment system similar to India’s UPI.