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RBI Gets Recommendations on Streamlining Regulatory Requirements
By Editors | 25/06/2022
The RBI’s Regulations Review Authority has also recommended the total elimination of paper-based returns.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI 2025 Vision Targets Growth in Digital Payments
By Mark Johnston | 23/06/2022
The vision document outlines plans to introduce a framework for regulating all “significant intermediaries” in the payments ecosystem, as well as regulations for bigtech, fintechs and BNPL.
Crypto / Digital Assets
India: Crypto Exchanges Call on NPCI to Restore UPI Services
By Mark Johnston | 22/06/2022
Since April, Indian crypto exchanges have not been able to accept deposits via the UPI. BACC members are asking for a reversal of the decision.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Allows Mutual Funds to Resume Overseas Investing
By Editors | 21/06/2022
In February, SEBI advised mutual funds to halt further investments in foreign stocks to avoid breaching industry-wide regulatory limits.
Enforcement
RBI Releases Mastercard from Restrictions Imposed Last Year
By Editors | 20/06/2022
Mastercard was barred from onboarding new domestic customers in July last year due to noncompliance with India’s data storage rules.
Securities / Derivatives
RBI Consults on Initial Margin Rules for Uncleared OTC Derivatives
By Manesh Samtani | 20/06/2022
VM rules were proposed in 2020 and will now take effect from 1 December 2022. IM rules are open for comment until 29 July 2022.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Doubles Lending Limits for Cooperative Banks
By Editors | 19/06/2022
The higher lending caps are intended to account for rising housing prices and customer needs, the RBI said.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI to Allow Credit Cards to Link to UPI System
By Editors | 14/06/2022
Allowing credit cards to link with the UPI will provide consumers more payment options and greater convenience, the RBI said.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Issues Standard Asset Provisioning Rules for Large NBFCs
By Editors | 09/06/2022
The new provisioning rules are part of a new regulatory framework for NBFCs that takes effect on 1 October.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Opens Applications for Fourth Sandbox Cohort
By Editors | 06/06/2022
The fourth sandbox cohort will focus on preventing fraud. Eight entities have also been selected to participate in the third cohort on MSME lending.
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