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US Passes 1% Remittance Tax, Sparking Concerns in Asia

By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2025

New levy under the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act targets cash-based transfers by non-US citizens, raising concerns for top remittance recipient nations like India.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Bans Pre-Payment Charges on Floating Rate Loans

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/07/2025

The new directions aim to protect borrowers, promote lender competition, and resolve grievances over hidden charges.

Enforcement

India’s CBI Summons Bank Officials in Major Cyber Fraud Crackdown

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/07/2025

The CBI has launched a nationwide probe into over 850,000 suspected mule accounts linked to cybercrime, amid concerns of insider collusion and weak KYC controls.

AML / KYC

RBI Directs Banks to Adopt Telecoms Fraud Risk Tool

By Manesh Samtani | 03/07/2025

The RBI has directed all lenders to integrate a new government system that flags mobile numbers linked to financial fraud.

Market Infrastructure

RBI to Face Pressure from Banks on Derivatives Reporting Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/07/2025

Global banks are concerned about client confidentiality and cross-border regulatory conflicts if they are required to report offshore trades.

AML / KYC

RBI Tightens Rules for Aadhaar Payment Operators to Curb Fraud

By Editors | 01/07/2025

New rules mandate stricter due diligence and ongoing risk monitoring for AePS touchpoint operators to protect customers from fraud.

Fintech / Regtech

India’s Finance Ministry, RBI Agree to Scale Up Unified Lending Interface

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2025

The new digital public infrastructure is aimed at transforming credit delivery through seamless data integration and real-time access.

Capital / Liquidity

Indian Government Considers Raising Deposit Insurance Limit

By Editors | 27/06/2025

India is considering raising bank deposit insurance cover beyond the current limit of INR 500,000, less than 5 years since the last increase.

Market Infrastructure

RBI Extends Market Hours for Call Money and Repo Transactions

By Editors | 26/06/2025

RBI extends call money and repo market hours to boost efficiency, facilitate market development, and align with global practices.