India

Securities / Derivatives

India Considers Allowing Trading in Fractional Shares – Report

By Mark Johnston | 29/09/2023

Fractional shares could simplify investing for India’s retail investors and help address the market entry challenges they currently face.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Considers NSE Proposal to Add Night Session for Equity Derivatives

By Manesh Samtani | 28/09/2023

NSE is seeking to first extend its trading hours for index futures and options, followed by single stock options and other products in later phases.

Crypto / Digital Assets

India to Develop New Surveillance Tool for Crypto & Dark Web

By Manesh Samtani | 26/09/2023

The tool will also contain a comprehensive database of all known crypto exchanges worldwide, along with their contact information, for use in investigations.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Ease Debt Fundraising Rules for Large Corporates

By Mark Johnston | 26/09/2023

SEBI will remove the penalty for non-compliance with the requirement to raise 25 percent of their incremental borrowings through corporate bonds.

RBI Revises Guidelines on Identification of ‘Wilful Defaulters’

By Editors | 22/09/2023

Lenders will have just six months after an account is categorised as non-performing to classify the borrower as a wilful defaulter.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Extends Basel III Requirements to National Financial Institutions

By Editors | 22/09/2023

The five All India Financial Institutions will have to comply with Basel III capital adequacy requirements from April 2024.

RBI Expands Scope of Data Quality Benchmarking Requirements

By Editors | 21/09/2023

Credit information companies directed to establish data quality index for commercial and microfinance segments.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Overhauls Quarterly Reports for Alternative Investment Funds

By Mark Johnston | 15/09/2023

The revised format requires AIFs to provide information on their fund structure, investment strategy, portfolio composition, valuation methodology, and other areas.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Revises Norms for Banks’ Investment Portfolios

By Manesh Samtani | 15/09/2023

The RBI said the revisions will enhance the quality of financial reporting, bolster the corporate bond market, and strengthen bank risk management.