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Market Infrastructure
Regulators to the Rescue: MAS and the Drive to Ease the Data Reporting Burden
By Swati Kothari | 30/05/2018
MAS has unveiled its roadmap for the transformation of the collection of data from financial institutions. And while there may be clear benefits, providing all data in machine readable format by MAS’ planned deadline will be challenging.
Securities / Derivatives
India’s BSE to Launch Corporate Debt Repos
By Garima Chitkara | 28/05/2018
BSE received approval from RBI and SEBI to trade repos on corporate debt securities, a move expected to deepen corporate debt market.
AML / KYC
India’s Supreme Court to Hear All Crypto Related Cases
By Manesh Samtani | 25/05/2018
Several petitions received by courts challenging constitutional validity of RBI order barring banks from crypto dealings; next Supreme Court hearing scheduled for 20 July.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Mandates 100pc NSFR for Banks
By Garima Chitkara | 21/05/2018
The Indian central bank finalised its liquidity guidelines for banks requiring a 100% Net Stable Funding Ratio, in line with Basel III rules.
Securities / Derivatives
New SEBI Committee to Rework FPI Rules
By Garima Chitkara | 16/05/2018
New committee to rationalise foreign investment rules and remove ambiguities and gaps in the FPI regime while keeping the broad framework intact.
Capital / Liquidity
UPDATED – RBI Freezes Lending, Hiring at Indian Banks Amid Rising NPAs
By Garima Chitkara | 14/05/2018
Central bank imposes lending and hiring freeze on Dena Bank, a public sector bank that reported a four-fold increase in gross NPAs and negative ROA for the quarter ending March 2018.
Securities / Derivatives
India Lifts Ban on Foreign Investments in T-bills
By Garima Chitkara | 04/05/2018
Central bank lifts three year residual maturity limits on foreign portfolio investment in government debt and consequently allows foreign investment into T-bills.
AML / KYC
Regulation in the Age of Cryptocurrencies
By Will Hallatt | 02/05/2018
Blockchain technology is ushering in a new epoch of monetary oversight, creating opportunities and challenges for regulators in a world disrupted by the advent of cryptocurrencies.
Securities / Derivatives
Indian Exchanges Enable Retail Investment in Gov’t Securities
By Editors | 27/04/2018
BSE and NSE have launched online platforms for retail investors to participate in weekly RBI auctions for government securities and treasury bills.
AML / KYC
RBI Updates KYC Guidance to Include Aadhar, Taxpayer Numbers
By Editors | 25/04/2018
Accounts opened without new documentary requirements will have severe restrictions in place including a INR50,000 maximum balance and monitoring to prevent foreign transactions.
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