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Dec 15, 2021
RBI releases ‘Draft Master Direction on Minimum Capital Requirements for Operational Risk’
As part of convergence of the Reserve Bank’s regulations for banks with Basel III standards, the Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website ‘Draft Master Direction on Minimum Capital Requirements for Operational Risk’ for comments of stakeholders and members of the public. These directions shall be applicable to all Commercial Banks (excluding Local Area Banks, Payments Banks, Regional Rural Banks, and Small Finance Banks).
As part of convergence of the Reserve Bank’s regulations for banks with Basel III standards, the Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website ‘Draft Master Direction on Minimum Capital Requirements for Operational Risk’ for comments of stakeholders and members of the public. These directions shall be applicable to all Commercial Banks (excluding Local Area Banks, Payments Banks, Regional Rural Banks, and Small Finance Banks).
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Aug 09, 2021
Draft Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments - Overseas Investment) Rules, 2021
CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY 1. Short Title and Commencement (i) These rules shall be called the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments - Overseas Investment) Rules, 2021. (ii) Save as otherwise provided in these rules, they shall come into force from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. (iii) These rules shall not apply to any investment made outside India by a unit set up in an “International Financial Services Centre (IFSC)”. 2. Definitions In
CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY 1. Short Title and Commencement (i) These rules shall be called the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments - Overseas Investment) Rules, 2021. (ii) Save as otherwise provided in these rules, they shall come into force from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. (iii) These rules shall not apply to any investment made outside India by a unit set up in an “International Financial Services Centre (IFSC)”. 2. Definitions In
Jul 14, 2021
Issue and regulation of share capital and securities - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks - Draft guidelines
DOR.CAP.REC.__/09.18.201/2020-21 July 14, 2021 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Issue and regulation of share capital and securities - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks - Draft guidelines The Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2020 (No. 39 of 2020), notified in the Gazette of India on September 29, 2020 (vide Notification No. 64 of that date), is deemed to have come into force with effect from June 29, 2020 for Pri
DOR.CAP.REC.__/09.18.201/2020-21 July 14, 2021 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Issue and regulation of share capital and securities - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks - Draft guidelines The Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2020 (No. 39 of 2020), notified in the Gazette of India on September 29, 2020 (vide Notification No. 64 of that date), is deemed to have come into force with effect from June 29, 2020 for Pri
Feb 16, 2021
Reserve Bank of India (Credit Derivatives) Directions, 2021 – Draft
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA FINANCIAL MARKETS REGULATION DEPARTMENT 9TH FLOOR, CENTRAL OFFICE BUILDING, FORT MUMBAI 400 001 Reserve Bank of India (Credit Derivatives) Directions, 2021 – Draft In exercise of the powers conferred under section 45W of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (hereinafter called the Act) read with section 45U of the Act and in supersession of Circular No. IDMD.PCD.No.10/14.03.04/2012-13 dated January 07, 2013, the Reserve Bank of India (hereinafter
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA FINANCIAL MARKETS REGULATION DEPARTMENT 9TH FLOOR, CENTRAL OFFICE BUILDING, FORT MUMBAI 400 001 Reserve Bank of India (Credit Derivatives) Directions, 2021 – Draft In exercise of the powers conferred under section 45W of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (hereinafter called the Act) read with section 45U of the Act and in supersession of Circular No. IDMD.PCD.No.10/14.03.04/2012-13 dated January 07, 2013, the Reserve Bank of India (hereinafter
Dec 09, 2020
Declaration of Dividend by NBFCs
Draft Circular All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Madam / Dear Sir, Declaration of Dividend by NBFCs In order to infuse greater transparency and uniformity in practice, it has been decided to prescribe guidelines on distribution of dividend by NBFCs. NBFCs may declare dividend, subject to compliance with the guidelines laid down below: 2. Eligibility criteria for declaration of dividend Only those NBFCs, which comply with the following minimum prudential requ
Draft Circular All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Madam / Dear Sir, Declaration of Dividend by NBFCs In order to infuse greater transparency and uniformity in practice, it has been decided to prescribe guidelines on distribution of dividend by NBFCs. NBFCs may declare dividend, subject to compliance with the guidelines laid down below: 2. Eligibility criteria for declaration of dividend Only those NBFCs, which comply with the following minimum prudential requ
Dec 04, 2020
Draft Call, Notice and Term Money Markets (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2020
FINANCIAL MARKETS REGULATION DEPARTMENT Notification No. FMRD.DIRD.XX /XX.XX.XXX/2020-21 dated December 4, 2020 Draft Call, Notice and Term Money Markets (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2020 In exercise of the powers conferred under section 45W of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (hereinafter called the Act) read with section 45U of the Act and in supersession of Section I of the Directions No. FMRD. Master Direction No. 2/2016-17 dated July 07, 2016 and FMRD.DIRD.09/14
FINANCIAL MARKETS REGULATION DEPARTMENT Notification No. FMRD.DIRD.XX /XX.XX.XXX/2020-21 dated December 4, 2020 Draft Call, Notice and Term Money Markets (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2020 In exercise of the powers conferred under section 45W of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (hereinafter called the Act) read with section 45U of the Act and in supersession of Section I of the Directions No. FMRD. Master Direction No. 2/2016-17 dated July 07, 2016 and FMRD.DIRD.09/14
Dec 04, 2020
Draft Reserve Bank of India (Market-makers in OTC Derivatives) Directions, 2020
FINANCIAL MARKETS REGULATION DEPARTMENT Notification No. FMRD.FMD.XX/2020-21 dated December XX, 2020 Draft Reserve Bank of India (Market-makers in OTC Derivatives) Directions, 2020 In exercise of the powers conferred under section 45W of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (hereinafter called the Act) read with section 45U of the Act and in suppression of Directions no. DBOD.No.BP.BC.86/21.04.157/2006-07 dated April 20, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India (hereinafter cal
FINANCIAL MARKETS REGULATION DEPARTMENT Notification No. FMRD.FMD.XX/2020-21 dated December XX, 2020 Draft Reserve Bank of India (Market-makers in OTC Derivatives) Directions, 2020 In exercise of the powers conferred under section 45W of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (hereinafter called the Act) read with section 45U of the Act and in suppression of Directions no. DBOD.No.BP.BC.86/21.04.157/2006-07 dated April 20, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India (hereinafter cal
Sep 15, 2020
Draft Rupee Interest Rate Derivatives (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2020
FINANCIAL MARKETS REGULATION DEPARTMENT Notification No. FMRD.DIRD.XX /2020 dated June XX, 2020 Draft Rupee Interest Rate Derivatives (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2020 In exercise of the powers conferred under section 45W of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (hereinafter called the Act) read with section 45U of the Act and in supersession of Directions No. FMRD.DIRD.19/14.03.046/2018-19 dated June 26, 2019 and FMRD.DIRD.6/14.03.001/2017-18 dated March 01, 2018, the Re
FINANCIAL MARKETS REGULATION DEPARTMENT Notification No. FMRD.DIRD.XX /2020 dated June XX, 2020 Draft Rupee Interest Rate Derivatives (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2020 In exercise of the powers conferred under section 45W of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (hereinafter called the Act) read with section 45U of the Act and in supersession of Directions No. FMRD.DIRD.19/14.03.046/2018-19 dated June 26, 2019 and FMRD.DIRD.6/14.03.001/2017-18 dated March 01, 2018, the Re
Sep 07, 2020
Variation Margin (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2020 - Draft
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA FINANCIAL MARKETS REGULATION DEPARTMENT 9TH FLOOR, CENTRAL OFFICE BUILDING, FORT MUMBAI 400 001 Variation Margin (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2020 - Draft In exercise of the powers conferred under section 45W of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (hereinafter called the Act) read with section 45U of the Act, the Reserve Bank of India (hereinafter called the Reserve Bank) hereby issues the following Directions. A reference is also invited to the Fo
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA FINANCIAL MARKETS REGULATION DEPARTMENT 9TH FLOOR, CENTRAL OFFICE BUILDING, FORT MUMBAI 400 001 Variation Margin (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2020 - Draft In exercise of the powers conferred under section 45W of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (hereinafter called the Act) read with section 45U of the Act, the Reserve Bank of India (hereinafter called the Reserve Bank) hereby issues the following Directions. A reference is also invited to the Fo
Aug 18, 2020
Draft framework for recognition of a Self-Regulatory Organisation for Payment System Operators
1. Introduction 1.1. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as the regulator of payment and settlement systems in the country, sets the necessary regulatory framework, generally through a consultative process, to ensure that different types of payment systems operate in the country to meet the various payment needs in the economy. Over a period of time, a bouquet of payment instruments has evolved to meet the needs of different segments of users. 1.2. As the payment ecosyst
1. Introduction 1.1. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as the regulator of payment and settlement systems in the country, sets the necessary regulatory framework, generally through a consultative process, to ensure that different types of payment systems operate in the country to meet the various payment needs in the economy. Over a period of time, a bouquet of payment instruments has evolved to meet the needs of different segments of users. 1.2. As the payment ecosyst
Feb 10, 2020
Draft Framework for authorisation of a pan-India New Umbrella Entity (NUE) for Retail Payment Systems
A. Objective To set up new pan-India umbrella entity / entities focussing on retail payment systems. Such an entity shall be a Company incorporated in India under the Companies Act, 2013. The Company may be a ‘for-profit’ or a Section 8 Company as may be decided by it. B. Authorisation under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act) The NUE shall be a Company authorised by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under Section 4 of the PSS Act, 2007. It shall be gover
A. Objective To set up new pan-India umbrella entity / entities focussing on retail payment systems. Such an entity shall be a Company incorporated in India under the Companies Act, 2013. The Company may be a ‘for-profit’ or a Section 8 Company as may be decided by it. B. Authorisation under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act) The NUE shall be a Company authorised by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under Section 4 of the PSS Act, 2007. It shall be gover
Dec 30, 2019
Limits on exposure to single and group borrowers/parties and large exposures and Revision in the target for priority sector lending – UCBs
All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Limits on exposure to single and group borrowers/parties and large exposures and Revision in the target for priority sector lending – UCBs Please refer to our circular UBD.DS. Cir.No.44/13.05.00/2004-05 dated April 15, 2005, in terms of which primary (urban) co-operative banks (UCBs) were permitted to have exposures up to 15% and 40% of their capital funds to a single borrower and a group of borrowers, respectiv
All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Limits on exposure to single and group borrowers/parties and large exposures and Revision in the target for priority sector lending – UCBs Please refer to our circular UBD.DS. Cir.No.44/13.05.00/2004-05 dated April 15, 2005, in terms of which primary (urban) co-operative banks (UCBs) were permitted to have exposures up to 15% and 40% of their capital funds to a single borrower and a group of borrowers, respectiv
Dec 05, 2019
RBI releases “Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Small Finance Banks in the Private Sector”
RBI releases “Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Small Finance Banks in the Private Sector”
RBI releases “Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Small Finance Banks in the Private Sector”
Dec 05, 2019
Draft Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Small Finance Banks in the Private Sector
I. Introduction The Reserve Bank had issued the Guidelines for Licensing of “Small Finance Banks” in the Private Sector on November 27, 2014. The process of licensing culminated in granting in-principle approval to ten applicants and they have since established the banks. It was notified in these Guidelines that after gaining experience in dealing with these banks, the Reserve Bank will consider ‘on tap’ licensing of these banks. After a review of the performance of t
I. Introduction The Reserve Bank had issued the Guidelines for Licensing of “Small Finance Banks” in the Private Sector on November 27, 2014. The process of licensing culminated in granting in-principle approval to ten applicants and they have since established the banks. It was notified in these Guidelines that after gaining experience in dealing with these banks, the Reserve Bank will consider ‘on tap’ licensing of these banks. After a review of the performance of t
Nov 14, 2019
Guidelines on the criteria for registering institutions, organisations and associations ‘on tap’ for grant of financial assistance from the Depositor Education and Awareness Fund
1. Background (i) Pursuant to The Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2012, Section 26A has been inserted in the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 that empowers the Reserve Bank to establish a fund called Depositor Education and Awareness Fund (Fund). RBI has notified the Depositor Education and Awareness Fund Scheme, 2014 (Scheme) in the Official Gazette on May 24, 2014. (ii) The Fund has been created and all banks have been advised to transfer the balances in inoperative depos
1. Background (i) Pursuant to The Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2012, Section 26A has been inserted in the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 that empowers the Reserve Bank to establish a fund called Depositor Education and Awareness Fund (Fund). RBI has notified the Depositor Education and Awareness Fund Scheme, 2014 (Scheme) in the Official Gazette on May 24, 2014. (ii) The Fund has been created and all banks have been advised to transfer the balances in inoperative depos
Sep 13, 2019
Draft Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Small Finance Banks in the Private Sector
I. Introduction The Reserve Bank had issued the Guidelines for Licensing of “Small Finance Banks” in the Private Sector on November 27, 2014. The process of licensing culminated in granting in-principle approval to ten applicants and they have since established the banks. It was notified in these Guidelines that after gaining experience in dealing with these banks, the Reserve Bank will consider ‘on tap’ licensing of these banks. After a review of the performance of t
I. Introduction The Reserve Bank had issued the Guidelines for Licensing of “Small Finance Banks” in the Private Sector on November 27, 2014. The process of licensing culminated in granting in-principle approval to ten applicants and they have since established the banks. It was notified in these Guidelines that after gaining experience in dealing with these banks, the Reserve Bank will consider ‘on tap’ licensing of these banks. After a review of the performance of t
May 24, 2019
Liquidity Risk Management Framework for Non-Banking Financial companies and Core Investment Companies – Draft Guidelines for public comments
Draft Guidelines All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) including Core Investment Companies (CICs) Madam/ Sir, Liquidity Risk Management Framework for Non-Banking Financial companies and Core Investment Companies – Draft Guidelines for public comments Please refer to paragraph 107 and paragraph 94 of Master Direction - Non-Banking Financial Company - Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016, and
Draft Guidelines All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) including Core Investment Companies (CICs) Madam/ Sir, Liquidity Risk Management Framework for Non-Banking Financial companies and Core Investment Companies – Draft Guidelines for public comments Please refer to paragraph 107 and paragraph 94 of Master Direction - Non-Banking Financial Company - Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016, and
Apr 03, 2019
Draft Rupee Interest Rate Derivatives (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2019
FINANCIAL MARKETS REGULATION DEPARTMENT Notification No. FMRD.DIRD.XX /2019 dated April XX, 2019 Draft Rupee Interest Rate Derivatives (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2019 The Reserve Bank of India (hereinafter called the Reserve Bank) having considered it necessary in public interest and to regulate the financial system of the country to its advantage, in exercise of the powers conferred under section 45W of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (RBI Act) and of all the pow
FINANCIAL MARKETS REGULATION DEPARTMENT Notification No. FMRD.DIRD.XX /2019 dated April XX, 2019 Draft Rupee Interest Rate Derivatives (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2019 The Reserve Bank of India (hereinafter called the Reserve Bank) having considered it necessary in public interest and to regulate the financial system of the country to its advantage, in exercise of the powers conferred under section 45W of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (RBI Act) and of all the pow
Feb 15, 2019
Risk Management and Inter-bank Dealings: Hedging of foreign exchange risk by Residents and Non-Residents - Liberalisation
DRAFT CIRCULAR RBI/2018-19/ A .P. (DIR Series) Circular No. February , 2019 To All Category - I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir, Risk Management and Inter-bank Dealings: Hedging of foreign exchange risk by Residents and Non-Residents - Liberalisation Attention of Authorized Dealers Category – I (AD Category – I) banks is invited to the Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Exchange Derivative Contracts) Regulations, 2000 dated May 3, 2000 (Notification No. FEMA. 25
DRAFT CIRCULAR RBI/2018-19/ A .P. (DIR Series) Circular No. February , 2019 To All Category - I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir, Risk Management and Inter-bank Dealings: Hedging of foreign exchange risk by Residents and Non-Residents - Liberalisation Attention of Authorized Dealers Category – I (AD Category – I) banks is invited to the Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Exchange Derivative Contracts) Regulations, 2000 dated May 3, 2000 (Notification No. FEMA. 25
Dec 05, 2018
Non-resident Participation in Rupee Interest Rate Derivatives Markets (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2018
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA FINANCIAL MARKETS REGULATION DEPARTMENT 1ST FLOOR, CENTRAL OFFICE, FORT MUMBAI 400 001 Notification No. FMRD.DIRD. /CGM (TRS)-2018 dated December 05, 2018 Non-resident Participation in Rupee Interest Rate Derivatives Markets (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2018 The Reserve Bank of India (hereinafter called ‘the Reserve Bank”) having considered it necessary in public interest and to regulate the financial system of the country to its advantage, in exer
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA FINANCIAL MARKETS REGULATION DEPARTMENT 1ST FLOOR, CENTRAL OFFICE, FORT MUMBAI 400 001 Notification No. FMRD.DIRD. /CGM (TRS)-2018 dated December 05, 2018 Non-resident Participation in Rupee Interest Rate Derivatives Markets (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2018 The Reserve Bank of India (hereinafter called ‘the Reserve Bank”) having considered it necessary in public interest and to regulate the financial system of the country to its advantage, in exer
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