India

Securities / Derivatives

RBI: Rapid Rise in Derivatives Trading Poses Challenges to Investors

By Ajoy K Das | 03/07/2024

Investor protection is key, since derivatives are more complex than underlying assets, said the central bank’s Financial Stability Report.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Mandatory Disclosure of Risk Adjusted Return for MF Schemes

By Ajoy K Das | 02/07/2024

Disclosure of RAR along with scheme return will help investors make informed investment decisions.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Calls on Banks to Increase Vigilance Against Cyber Attacks

By Ajoy K Das | 02/07/2024

Banks have been directed to monitor network activities and server logs as well as keep close watch on critical payments systems.

Market Infrastructure

Project Nexus Completes Blueprint; Prepares for Live Implementation

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2024

To facilitate live implementation, a new entity named the Nexus Scheme Organisation, will be established.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Tightens Rules for Finfluencers, Eases Delisting Process

By Ajoy K Das | 01/07/2024

The regulator has introduced a fixed price process for promoter buy-back and revised inclusion-exclusion criteria of stocks in the derivatives segment.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Cautions Against Tech-led Disruptions in Financial Systems

By Ajoy K Das | 01/07/2024

Cyber hazards, climate change and global spillovers offer challenges to financial stability, said the RBI governor.

AML / KYC

FATF Adds Monaco, Venezuela to Grey List; Removes Two Others

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2024

The Plenary also adopted two new country assessments and approved five priorities for the incoming Mexican Presidency.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Working to Improve Data and AI Capabilities

By Ajoy K Das | 29/06/2024

A current focus for the RBI is on enhancing capacity in AI and machine learning techniques and analysing unstructured textual data.

AML / KYC

SEBI Seeking to Ease Access to Sovereign Bonds for FPIs

By Editors | 28/06/2024

SEBI is looking to eliminate many of its information requirements, such as disclosure of investor group and beneficial ownership.