Reserve Bank of India

    AML / KYC

    RBI Releases Payments Vision 2028, Proposes Shared Fraud Liability

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026

    The RBI plans to make beneficiary banks partly liable for fraud, review cross-border rules, and potentially bring major digital platforms under direct oversight.

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI Mandates Global Identifiers for OTC Derivatives to Improve Transparency

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026

    The RBI has consolidated rules on LEI, making them immediately mandatory for market access, with implementation of UTI to follow next year.

    Fintech / Regtech

    New 2FA Framework for Digital Payments Set to Take Effect in India

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2026

    The new rules, effective 1 April 2026, shift liability for fraud to financial institutions and move away from a sole reliance on OTPs.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI to Cap Bank Forex Positions, Prompting Pushback from Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026

    Lenders are urging the RBI to relax a new $100 million currency position cap, warning of forced unwinding and significant mark-to-market losses

    Capital / Liquidity

    India's HDFC Bank Turmoil Tied to Credit Suisse AT1 Losses - Reports

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2026

    A mis-selling scandal involving Credit Suisse bonds has triggered a leadership crisis, executive firings, and a share price plunge at HDFC Bank.

    Enforcement

    RBI Fines HSBC for Lapses in Unclaimed Deposit Compliance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/03/2026

    The penalty relates to the bank's failure to maintain a searchable database and assign reference numbers for unclaimed deposits.

    ESG / Sustainability

    RBI Backs HDFC Bank Governance Despite Chairman’s Abrupt Exit

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/03/2026

    The RBI said it sees no material concerns and approved an interim leadership plan after the part-time chairman resigned citing issues with “values and ethics”.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India Steps Up Measures to Combat Fraudulent Loan Apps

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/03/2026

    Regulators have launched an official app directory, enhanced enforcement measures, and clarified rules to protect consumers from unauthorised mobile lending platforms.

    RBI Mandates Disclosure of Deposit Insurance Premiums by Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/03/2026

    Banks must now report timely payment of DICGC premiums and disclose arrears under new RBI rules aligned with the risk-based premium framework.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India Panel Calls for Tiered UPI Charges to Ensure Sustainability

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/03/2026

    A parliamentary committee has recommended a tiered fee structure for UPI to address financial viability and cybersecurity risks.

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