India

AML / KYC

RBI Revises Framework for Domestic Money Transfer Services

By Ajoy K Das | 25/07/2024

The revisions tighten KYC record keeping, AFA validation and transaction message requirements for domestic money transfers.

Securities / Derivatives

India Hikes Taxes on Equity Investment Gains, Derivatives Trades

By Ajoy K Das | 25/07/2024

The national budget increases capital gains tax for equity investments and the transaction tax for futures and options. The tax on long term bond gains was reduced.

Fintech / Regtech

India Launches Digital Payments Wallet for Inbound Travellers

By Ajoy K Das | 24/07/2024

The ‘UPI One World’ wallet is a prepaid payment instrument enabling visitors to India to make cashless payments across the country.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Flags Concerns Over Digital Fraud, Outsourcing Risks

By Ajoy K Das | 24/07/2024

RBI governor Shaktikanta Das called on banks to strengthen customer onboarding and transaction monitoring to address digital fraud.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Indian Crypto Exchange WazirX Suffers $230m Crypto Theft

By Ajoy K Das | 22/07/2024

WazirX is offering a reward for help in recovering the stolen assets. Hackers affiliated with North Korea are believed to be responsible.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Consult on Tighter Derivative Trading Rules Soon

By Ajoy K Das | 20/07/2024

SEBI is expected to adopt a two-stage approach for imposing tighter restrictions on derivatives trading.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Permits ESG, Credit Rating Providers to Operate in GIFT City

By Ajoy K Das | 20/07/2024

SEBI added the IFSCA to the list of regulators that can oversee the activities of ESG and credit rating providers.

AML / KYC

India Issues New Forms for Disclosing Beneficial Ownership

By Ajoy K Das | 19/07/2024

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs published two new forms for companies to use to disclose beneficial ownership and related changes.

Market Infrastructure

India: Expert Panel Proposes International Court in GIFT City

By Ajoy K Das | 18/07/2024

A phased approach is suggested for the court’s establishment, and for foreign judges to be allowed to sit on the court.