RESERVE BANK OF INDIA

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    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI Adjusts Bank Capital Market Exposure Norms

    By Ajoy K Das | 07/05/2024

    The RBI said the move to T+1 settlement prompted a review of the existing guidelines on the issuance of IPCs by banks.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Allows Standalone Primary Dealers to Borrow Forex

    By Ajoy K Das | 06/05/2024

    Standalone primary dealers can now borrow FX from their parent companies and other authorised entities.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Proposes Higher Provisions for Projects Under Construction

    By Ajoy K Das | 05/05/2024

    The RBI proposes to require higher provisions for financing of projects in the construction phase, even if not overdue or stressed.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Updates Expectations on Operational Risk Management

    By Ajoy K Das | 03/05/2024

    The updated guidance note better aligns with the BCBS principles and extends applicability to regulated entities beyond just banks.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI Issues Draft Framework for Electronic Trading Platforms

    By Ajoy K Das | 02/05/2024

    ETPs operated from outside India by an operator incorporated outside India may seek authorisation to provide platform access to Indian residents.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Removes Ban on Lending Products by Bajaj Finance

    By Ajoy K Das | 02/05/2024

    The RBI had directed Bajaj Finance, one of India’s largest consumer lenders, to stop disbursing loans under two lending products in November.

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    RBI Directs Lenders to Repay Customers for “Excess” Interest

    By Ajoy K Das | 01/05/2024

    Lenders are directed to refund excess interest, review existing practices, and make system level changes to prevent unfair interest charges.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI Allows SFBs to Hedge with Interest Rate Derivatives

    By Ajoy K Das | 30/04/2024

    Until now, small finance banks have only been permitted to use interest rate futures for hedging.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Sets Guidelines for SFBs to Transition into Universal Banks

    By Ajoy K Das | 30/04/2024

    Small finance banks can apply to transition into universal banks, subject to them meeting certain conditions.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Issues Draft Guidelines for Loan Aggregation Services

    By Ajoy K Das | 29/04/2024

    The RBI said borrowers may not know the identity of potential lenders when using loan aggregation services.

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