News for 'Board for Financial Supervision'

RBI-Esma MoU set to end CCIL impasse

RBI-Esma MoU set to end CCIL impasse

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

The Clearing Corporation of India (CCIL) will be able to reapply for recognition by the European Union's (EU) financial markets regulator following a pact signed on Tuesday between the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma).

Budget 2026: Regulatory Framework For Crypto Exchanges On Cards?

Budget 2026: Regulatory Framework For Crypto Exchanges On Cards?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Enforcement agencies have highlighted risks related to money laundering and terror financing, prompting closer scrutiny of crypto platforms operating in India.

All 14 ISL clubs give written nod for Feb 14 start

All 14 ISL clubs give written nod for Feb 14 start

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

The top-tier ISL will feature 91 matches on a home-and-away basis.

ISL 2025-26: 13 teams confirm participation

ISL 2025-26: 13 teams confirm participation

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

13 clubs have confirmed for truncated ISL, AIFF hoping for Odisha FC to join: sources

'Large Part Of Capital Needs To Be Met Via GIFT City'

'Large Part Of Capital Needs To Be Met Via GIFT City'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'Foreign capital will continue to come directly into India, but companies have realised that GIFT City is a more cost-efficient way of channelling funds.'

No regulator should substitute boardroom judgement: RBI Guv

No regulator should substitute boardroom judgement: RBI Guv

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday said it was not the regulator's job to take decisions for bank boards, speaking in the context of the wide range of enabling reforms announced for lenders during the October monetary policy review, and emphasised that financial stability remained the regulator's focus.

How insurers stand to gain from GST rate cut

How insurers stand to gain from GST rate cut

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

The exemption of individual life and health insurance premiums from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) enables the insurance industry to make products affordable and attractive, said Ajay Seth, chairman of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2025.

Algo Trading Begins With Stronger Risk Rules

Algo Trading Begins With Stronger Risk Rules

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Algo trading should be segregated in a separate account with only risk capital deployed.

'GST 2.0 Great Opportunity For Insurance Biz To Make Products Affordable'

'GST 2.0 Great Opportunity For Insurance Biz To Make Products Affordable'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'The government is putting insurance in the same category as food, which is essential for life.' 'Now this is an opportunity for the sector to focus on the consumer.'

UP boy kills e-rickshaw driver while resisting sexual assault

UP boy kills e-rickshaw driver while resisting sexual assault

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

It was a textbook blind murder with scarce clues, no witnesses and no apparent motive.

AI, ML tools used by brokers may come under Sebi lens

AI, ML tools used by brokers may come under Sebi lens

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

The proposed guidelines cover several key parameters, including governance, investor protection, disclosure, testing frameworks, fairness and bias, and data privacy and cybersecurity measures.

If Your Mutual Fund Shuts, Is Your Money Safe?

If Your Mutual Fund Shuts, Is Your Money Safe?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Your AMC shuts shop. Panic? Wait. What happens next isn't what most fear.

Retail Algo: Trust Data, Not Hype

Retail Algo: Trust Data, Not Hype

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

'Begin with a small investment, observe performance, then scale up gradually.'

Gold prices can rise 13% in 18 months to hit $3500 an ounce: BofA Securities

Gold prices can rise 13% in 18 months to hit $3500 an ounce: BofA Securities

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Gold prices could hit the $3500 an ounce (oz) mark in the next 18 months - up around 13 per cent from the current levels - given the global uncertainties and aided by investment demand, said analysts at BofA Securities in a recent note. Uncertainty around Trump Administration trade policies, BofA said, could continue to push the US dollar (USD) lower, further supporting gold prices near-term.

Financial regulators back ISA 600 for auditors of listed companies

Financial regulators back ISA 600 for auditors of listed companies

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) will invite public comments on the revised International Standard on Auditing 600 (ISA 600) proposed to be adopted by publicly listed companies and non-public-sector banks, sources close to the development told Business Standard. The decision to take this "graded approach" for the adoption of the ISA, which is meant to rein in auditors often found hiding behind the audit reports signed off by subsidiary companies, was taken at a meeting of various financial sector regulators at NFRA's board meeting on Monday (August 26). The idea behind upgrading the Standards of Audit 600 currently followed by Indian auditors to ISA 600 is to plug current gaps, which have led to major audit lapses in the recent past.

LIC Hits Back At USTR Bias Claim

LIC Hits Back At USTR Bias Claim

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

LIC said USTR's views are based on an incomplete understanding of Indian insurance regulation and LIC's functioning.

Sebi bans IndusInd Bank former CEO, 4 others from securities mkt

Sebi bans IndusInd Bank former CEO, 4 others from securities mkt

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday barred former CEO of IndusInd Bank, Sumant Kathpalia, and four other senior officials from accessing the securities markets in connection with an alleged insider trading in the bank's shares. In addition to the market ban, Sebi has impounded Rs 19.78 crore collectively from the five individuals, according to an interim order passed by the regulator.

'Crypto is serious threat to financial stability'

'Crypto is serious threat to financial stability'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

'To the believers of crypto regulations, I have only one question to ask, how will you regulate it?'

What Does RBI Want To Discuss With Private Banks?

What Does RBI Want To Discuss With Private Banks?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Senior bankers anticipate discussions on issues related to technology, cyber security, and customer protection.

'BJP Won't Be Able To Form Government In Bengal in 2026'

'BJP Won't Be Able To Form Government In Bengal in 2026'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

'The BJP lacks a credible mass leader who matches Mamata Banerjee's popularity.' 'Given the division of votes among Opposition parties, the West Bengal government's dole-giving strategy, and the consolidation of the poor, significant sections of scheduled caste groups and Muslim minorities behind the ruling party, it will be difficult to dislodge the Trinamool from power.'

RBI may have to restructure its key committees

RBI may have to restructure its key committees

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The government has proposed "drastic changes" in the rules framed to retune the composition of three committees of the RBI: Board for Financial Supervision, the Board for Payment and Settlement Systems and the Committee of the Central Board.

36 killed as overcrowded bus falls into gorge in Almora

36 killed as overcrowded bus falls into gorge in Almora

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

A packed beyond capacity bus carrying passengers returning to work after Diwali fell into a deep gorge in Uttarakhand's Almora district on Monday, killing at least 36 of the over 60 people on board.

Shaktikanta Das impresses first RBI board meeting

Shaktikanta Das impresses first RBI board meeting

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

'His (Das) approach to work seems that of working as a team with ease in communication.'

Uniform KYC Norms On The Cards

Uniform KYC Norms On The Cards

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

'The committee has been constituted. Different government departments and FSDC members are part of it.'

Banks, FinTech Need IT Experts Urgently!

Banks, FinTech Need IT Experts Urgently!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Senior bankers point out that while they will eventually attract qualified professionals, onboarding them takes time.

Why Watson turned down Pakistan head coach job!

Why Watson turned down Pakistan head coach job!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Shane Watson turned down after the Pakistan head coach job after details of the contract were leaked to the media.

What transpired at the 1st board meet under new RBI guv

What transpired at the 1st board meet under new RBI guv

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The board deliberated on the governance framework of the RBI and it was decided that the matter needs further examination

Sebi Cracks Whip At Finfluencers

Sebi Cracks Whip At Finfluencers

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Sebi's mandate restraining mutual funds, stock brokers, and other intermediaries from associating with finfluencers who do not come under the Sebi ambit will impact the earnings of finfluencers through sponsorships, tie-ups, or referral links, as these may dry up due to the restrictions.

What will the new RBI guv focus on Dec 14 meet?

What will the new RBI guv focus on Dec 14 meet?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

The Centre's proposal to call for governance reform in the RBI could, however, take a back seat, a source privy to the development said.

Retired SC judge may supervise IL&FS' resolution plan

Retired SC judge may supervise IL&FS' resolution plan

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Under the plan, the government has categorised IL&FS group companies into green, amber and red based on their respective financial positions.

Citi mulls board revamp

Citi mulls board revamp

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

UK daily Financial Times, quoting people close to the development, said, "Citigroup is to revamp its board with the departure of long-standing members Kenneth Derr and Franklin Thomas following criticism of its ability to supervise the troubled company's executives and strategy".

Paytm Payments Bank fiasco: Independent directors raised concerns

Paytm Payments Bank fiasco: Independent directors raised concerns

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

At a time when the role of corporate boards is once again under the scanner, independent directors on the Paytm Payments Bank board have indicated that red flags were raised over regulatory issues but they may have been late in doing so. "As independent directors, we asked questions and monitored responses to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Many changes were made on compliances. "Obviously, in retrospect, it was not found to be enough," said one of the independent directors on the condition of anonymity.

In a first, RBI releases minutes of its October central board meeting

In a first, RBI releases minutes of its October central board meeting

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Such minutes will be available within two weeks from the date of its confirmation in the next meeting of the central board and on being signed by the chairman in the same meeting, the RBI said in a statement on its website.

RBI to tighten norms for portfolio management

RBI to tighten norms for portfolio management

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

The multi-crore fraud at the Gurgaon branch of Citibank has prompted the banking regulator to review existing norms for the portfolio management services (PMS) of banks.

Next financial crisis will come from the crypto world: RBI Guv

Next financial crisis will come from the crypto world: RBI Guv

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said underlying economic activity in India continues to be strong, but external factors will cause some "dent" to the economy. Speaking at the BFSI Insight Summit 2022 organised by Business Standard, Das said the RBI tracks 70 fast moving indicators and most of them are in the "green box". It is the external sector, mired by a fear of recession or clear visibility about slowing growth in a large part of the world, where the challenges lie, he said, adding that the impact of external demand will "dent" the economy.

RBI tightens fit-and-proper criteria for directors on PSB boards

RBI tightens fit-and-proper criteria for directors on PSB boards

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Members of Parliament, state legislatures, and local governments not eligible to be members of PSB boards

Bank board picks Dinesh Khara as new SBI chairman

Bank board picks Dinesh Khara as new SBI chairman

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Khara will replace SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar, whose three-year term comes to an end on October 7.

BSE to implement new model for supervision of brokers

BSE to implement new model for supervision of brokers

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Leading stock exchange BSE has initiated a process of putting in place a new risk-based model for supervision of market entities including brokers, taking forward a new model proposed by regulator Sebi in this regard.