RESERVE BANK OF INDIA

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI Issues Draft Guidelines to Open Up CDS Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/02/2021

    Under the guidelines, retail users will be allowed to buy permitted credit derivatives for hedging purposes, whereas non-retail can do so for any purpose.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Establishes Expert Committee to Enhance UCB Resilience

    By Editors | 16/02/2021

    The committee will take stock of existing regulatory measures and their impacts and recommend other suitable measures to strengthen the sector.

    AML / KYC

    RBI Limits Investment in NBFCs from FATF Non-compliant Jurisdictions

    By Editors | 15/02/2021

    Investors from black-listed or grey-listed FATF jurisdictions will not be allowed to acquire ‘significant influence’ in NBFCs, the RBI said.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Extends Liquidity Support Measures for Financial Sector

    By Editors | 10/02/2021

    The RBI has deferred implementation of the NSFR and the final tranche of the CCB, while also extending a number of other liquidity-boosting initiatives.

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI Allows Indian Residents to Open GIFT City Accounts

    By Editors | 09/02/2021

    Funds deposited in GIFT City foreign currency accounts by Indian residents can only be used for investment purposes and not for spending.

    Market Infrastructure

    RBI Issues Guidance to Enhance Internal Audit Function at NBFCs, UCBs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/02/2021

    Internal audit frameworks of select NBFCs and UCBs will have to include an evaluation of the risk management systems and control procedures used in various areas of operations.

    Capital / Liquidity

    India Announces Support for Banks in Budget for New Fiscal Year

    By Editors | 02/02/2021

    The budget includes the establishment of a ‘bad bank’ to take over banks’ bad assets and a plan to inject INR 200 billion into state lenders.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    India Set to Introduce Bill Banning Private Cryptocurrencies

    By Editors | 01/02/2021

    The proposed bill will also provide for the creation of a framework for an official digital currency that will be issued by the RBI.

    RBI Enhances Rules for Banks’ Grievance Redress Mechanisms

    By Editors | 30/01/2021

    The framework provides a mechanism for the ombudsman to recover the cost of redressal from banks whose complaints exceed their peer group average.

    Market Infrastructure

    Policy Rethink Needed to Promote Green Finance Development in India

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/01/2021

    India needs a policy framework that addresses existing frictions at both the national and state levels, says a new paper from the RBI.

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