Reserve Bank of India

Operational Risk

RBI Governor Raises Concerns Over India Bank Governance

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 30/05/2023

RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said banks are employing “smart accounting methods” to artificially boost performance and mask stressed loans.

Anti-Money Laundering

Indian Authorities Investigating Three ‘Top Brokers’ – Reports

By Editors | 16/05/2023

Three top brokers, who were not named, were found to be engaged in “large-scale money laundering activities” with the involvement of PEPs.

Structural Regulation

Banks Must Ensure LIBOR Transition Work is Complete: RBI

By Editors | 14/05/2023

No new transactions should be undertaken using USD LIBOR or MIFOR, and appropriate fallbacks must be in place in legacy contracts.

KYC & CDD

RBI Updates Master Direction on KYC for Wire Transfers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/05/2023

The revised master directions highlight the need for all wire transfers to be accompanied by accurate and complete originator and beneficiary information.

Payments & Settlements

RBI, BIS Launch G20 TechSprint Focusing on Cross-border Payments

By Editors | 05/05/2023

The 2023 TechSprint will focus on technology solutions to address illicit finance risk, FX and liquidity solutions, and technology for CBDC platforms.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Mandates LEI Reporting Requirement for Debt Issuers

By Editors | 03/05/2023

Issuers of listed non-convertible securities, securitised debt instruments and security receipts must obtain and report their LEI by 1 September.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ESMA Follows Through with De-recognition of Indian CCPs

By Manesh Samtani | 03/05/2023

So far Indian markets have not faced disruptions. This is attributed to the concessions provided by French and German regulators.

Structural Regulation

RBI Eases Restrictions on Funds Held in GIFT City by Indians

By Editors | 27/04/2023

The RBI removed a requirement for Indian residents to repatriate funds that lie idle for 15 days in GIFT City bank accounts. Restrictions on interest-bearing accounts also relaxed.

Payments & Settlements

India, Russia in Advanced Talks on Trade Treaty

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/04/2023

The RBI is also engaged in discussions with several other countries on the possibility of conducting trade in the rupee.