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    Fintech / Regtech

    SEBI Proposes Reforms to Make Firms Responsible for AI Use

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/11/2024

    SEBI is proposing amendments that will make MIIs, intermediaries and other regulated entities accountable for their use of AI/ML tools.

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    AML / KYC

    SEBI Simplifies Registration Process for Certain FPI Applicants

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2024

    Eligible FPIs can submit an abridged application form, reducing duplication and streamlining the registration process.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Releases 2024 List of Domestic Systemically Important Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2024

    SBI, HDFC, and ICICI remain India’s three D-SIBs. SBI and HDFC have to meet a higher CET1 requirement from April 2025.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI Expands Trade Reporting Requirements to Include FX Spot Deals

    By Editors | 12/11/2024

    The new reporting requirements are aimed at ensuring the RBI has a more complete view of the FX market for monitoring and regulatory purposes.

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    Market Infrastructure

    RBI Issues Framework for Reclassifying FPI Investment as FDI

    By Editors | 11/11/2024

    The framework sets out a process for FPIs that breach the 10% ownership limit and wish to convert their stakes in Indian companies to FDI.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    RBI Expands Sovereign Green Bond Access for Non-resident Investors

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/11/2024

    The RBI added 10-year SGrBs issued in the second half of the fiscal 2024-25 as ‘specified securities’ under the Fully Accessible Route.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    UPDATED – New Margin Rules for OTC Derivatives Take Effect in India

    By Editors | 08/11/2024

    Only the VM rules have taken effect on schedule. The effective date for the IM rules has been extended to 1 April 2025.

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    Press Release

    CDSL Wins Market Infrastructure of the Year at 2024 Regulation Asia Awards

    By Editors | 04/11/2024

    Central Depository Services (India) Limited was awarded the ‘Market Infrastructure of the Year’ award at the 7th Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2024.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI Updates Requirements for CCPs on Governance Arrangements

    By Editors | 31/10/2024

    The new directions for CCPs increase reliance on independent directors and raise the obligations of board-level technical committees.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    French, German Banks to Extend Dealings With Indian CCPs

    By Editors | 31/10/2024

    At the same time, French and German regulators have asked their banks to consider alternate arrangements with local lenders.

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