RESERVE BANK OF INDIA

Securities / Derivatives

RBI: Rapid Rise in Derivatives Trading Poses Challenges to Investors

By Ajoy K Das | 03/07/2024

Investor protection is key, since derivatives are more complex than underlying assets, said the central bank’s Financial Stability Report.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Calls on Banks to Increase Vigilance Against Cyber Attacks

By Ajoy K Das | 02/07/2024

Banks have been directed to monitor network activities and server logs as well as keep close watch on critical payments systems.

Market Infrastructure

Project Nexus Completes Blueprint; Prepares for Live Implementation

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2024

To facilitate live implementation, a new entity named the Nexus Scheme Organisation, will be established.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Cautions Against Tech-led Disruptions in Financial Systems

By Ajoy K Das | 01/07/2024

Cyber hazards, climate change and global spillovers offer challenges to financial stability, said the RBI governor.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Working to Improve Data and AI Capabilities

By Ajoy K Das | 29/06/2024

A current focus for the RBI is on enhancing capacity in AI and machine learning techniques and analysing unstructured textual data.

AML / KYC

SEBI Seeking to Ease Access to Sovereign Bonds for FPIs

By Editors | 28/06/2024

SEBI is looking to eliminate many of its information requirements, such as disclosure of investor group and beneficial ownership.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Revises Framework for Currency Swap With SAARC Countries

By Ajoy K Das | 28/06/2024

The new window under this framework offers concessions to support swap in Indian rupees. The total corpus for this support amounts to USD 3 billion.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Revises Priority Sector Lending Guidelines for Banks

By Ajoy K Das | 24/06/2024

The revisions aim to encourage banks to incentivise lending in underserved areas and discourage lending in districts with already high loan sizes.

Fintech / Regtech

Indian Banks Delayed in Joining Bharat Bill Pay System

By Ajoy K Das | 21/06/2024

Several major banks have not yet gone live on the BBPS despite a 30 June deadline for credit card payments to be processed on the interface.