Background: On October 4, 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued an important directive to address irregularities in guarantees provided by non-residents to Indian entities. The circular highlighted cases where instruments such as Standby Letters of Credit (SBLCs) and performance guarantees were issued by non-residents without adhering to FEMA regulations. These violations raised concerns […]

In today’s digital age, ATMs have become an integral part of our financial lives. They offer convenience and accessibility for various banking transactions. However, situations may arise where customers need to retract cash from the ATM. This blog post delves into the guidelines issued by The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to ensure smooth and […]

Core Investment Companies (CICs) are vital to the financial ecosystem, managing long-term investments such as shares and debentures in other companies. To ensure their efficient and transparent operation, and to align with regulatory standards, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has established a set of compliance requirements for these companies. Meaning of Core Investment Companies […]

Introduction Considering the fast turnaround time in credit underwriting processes through Digital processes, the Reserve Bank of India has made certain changes in the reporting timelines of the Credit information held between the Credit institutions (CIs) and Credit Information companies (CICs). This reform is made with a view of providing updated/latest credit information to enable lenders […]

Introduction: Asset management companies (AMCs) play a crucial role in the financial markets, handling vast amounts of capital and making investment decisions that can significantly impact the market. With such responsibilities, AMCs will now have to put in place institutional mechanisms for identification and deterrence of potential market abuse, including front-running and fraudulent transactions in […]

Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) has issued Master Circular for Portfolio Managers for effective regulation of Portfolio Managers vide Circular No. SEBI/HO/IMD/IMD-POD-1/P/CIR/2024/80 dated June 07, 2024 which supersedes the Master Circular for Portfolio Managers dated March 20, 2023. Applicability:- It is applicable to all Portfolio Managers and Association of Portfolio Managers in India […]

International Financial Services Centres Authority has issued a Circular F. No. IFSCA-DSI-4-2024-Capital Market- dated 5th Sept 2024 under Regulation 6 of International Financial Services Centres Authority (Capital Market Intermediaries) Regulations, 2021 which states that Capital Market Intermediaries (CMIs) who fails to maintain Net Worth at any time shall not undertake any existing or new business […]

On July 15, 2024, Reserve Bank Of India issued Master Directions on Fraud Risk Management in Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) / State Cooperative Banks (StCBs) / Central Cooperative Banks (CCBs) superseding the earlier directions on the subject, namely, ‘Master Circular– ‘Classification and Reporting’ (DCBR.CO.BPD.MC.No.1/ 12.05.001/2015-16) dated July 1, 2015. These Directions are issued with a […]

On 29th May 2024, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) notified the Master Circular on IRDAI (Insurance Products) Regulations 2024- Health Insurance. This master circular was effective with immediate effect i.e., 29th May 2024. This circular is in addition to IRDAI (Insurance Products) Regulations 2024 and shall be read with IRDAI (Protection of […]

Introduction:- Department of Economic Affairs has issued a significant notification on February 28, 2024. This notification amends some sections of the Special Economic Zones Act 2005 and the Special Economic Zones Rules 2006 as specified in column number (2) of Table 1 and Table 2, shall apply with such modifications, as specified in column number […]