RESERVE BANK OF INDIA

    RBI Issues New Rules for Senior Bank Executives, Board Members

    By Editors | 29/04/2021

    Banks will have until 1 October 2021 to comply with new rules capping the tenure of top executives at 15 years.

    Enforcement

    RBI Restricts Amex, Diners Club for Data Storage Violations

    By Editors | 26/04/2021

    American Express and Diners Club were found to be non-compliant with the RBI’s 2018 directions requiring payment system data to be stored onshore.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Lifts Bank Dividend Ban, Subject to New Limit

    By Editors | 25/04/2021

    Banks will be limited to paying only 50% of the amount prescribed in a 2005 circular, which already caps dividends at a 40% payout ratio.

    RBI to Review Efficacy of Regulatory Framework for ARCs

    By Editors | 21/04/2021

    The RBI has set up an expert panel that will review the role of asset reconstruction companies in the resolution of stressed assets.

    Enforcement

    SEBI Fines Yes Bank, Three Others for Mis-selling AT1 Bonds

    By Editors | 13/04/2021

    SEBI says Yes Bank misled individual investors into buying risky AT1 bonds and did not inform them of the risks involved or conduct risk profiling.

    Market Infrastructure

    LIBOR Phase-out, RFR Adoption: A Path Forward for Sri Lanka

    By Lalinda Sugathadasa | 11/04/2021

    The CBSL should play a more active role in facilitating the transition in Sri Lanka, says Lalinda Sugathadasa, Head of Research at ICRA Lanka.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI to Extend RTGS, NEFT Connectivity to Nonbanks

    By Editors | 10/04/2021

    Digital wallet providers and card networks will be able to directly connect to the RTGS and NEFT systems.

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI Formalises Quantitative Easing Programme

    By Editors | 10/04/2021

    While the RBI has often purchased government securities, this is the first time it has committed to an amount upfront.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Orders MobiKwik to Investigate Alleged Data Breach

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 07/04/2021

    The RBI has asked the payments provider Mobikwik to carry out an immediate forensic audit following allegations of a data breach.

    Enforcement

    RBI Fines SBI For Noncompliant Commission Payments

    By Editors | 18/03/2021

    State Bank of India violated rules prohibiting banks from paying remuneration in the form of commission or a share of profits.

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