India

Cybersecurity

India, Japan Scrutinise Anthropic’s ‘Mythos’ AI Model Over Cyber Risks

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

Regulators from India, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and Korea are among those holding talks with banks amid fears the advanced AI could accelerate cyberattacks.

Payments & Settlements

India, Korea Deepen Financial Ties with Regulatory, Payments Pacts

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/04/2026

The agreements include a regulatory MoU and a pact to integrate digital payment systems, aiming to boost investment and interoperability.

Clearing & Post-Trade

India's CCIL Seeks European Recognition to Ease Bond Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/04/2026

The move follows a recent agreement between Indian and EU regulators, potentially lowering costs for European banks trading Indian debt.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

India’s Fraud Office Summons Auditors in IndusInd Probe

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/04/2026

The investigation into alleged INR 20 billion accounting irregularities now includes major auditors associated with the bank over the past decade.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Consolidates E-Mandate Rules, Includes Cross-Border Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/04/2026

The new framework standardises rules for recurring payments, introduces higher AFA-free limits for key financial products, and enhances consumer protection.

Credit Risk

Private Credit Industry Debates Changes Amid Investor, Regulator Scrutiny

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/04/2026

Firms are considering longer lock-ups and flexible redemption caps as regulators across Asia Pacific seek greater disclosure.

Structural Regulation

India’s IFSCA Grants First GIFT City Registration to Family Office

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/04/2026

The approval for Poornam Asset Management comes after a multi-year delay that stalled applications from prominent Indian family offices.

Structural Regulation

India Proposes to Allow 100% Foreign Ownership of Pension Fund Managers

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026

The government plans to amend pension laws to allow full foreign ownership and separate the national pension trust from direct regulatory oversight.

Trading & Investment

Chittagong Stock Exchange Seeks India's Support for Derivatives Market

By Editors | 21/04/2026

The Chittagong Stock Exchange is looking to India's MCX as a blueprint for a new commodity derivatives market.