RBI has notified Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026 to streamline authorisation norms under FEMA. Revised framework seeks to improve foreign exchange service delivery while reducing compliance burdens for authorised entities.
The issue involved alleged incomplete disclosure under RTI. The authority held that all available records were already shared and no further disclosure was required.
The case involved non-disclosure of overlapping interests between contractor and resolution applicant. The authority held that lack of transparency compromised the process and imposed a three-year suspension.
The issue involved limited validity of norms for Advance Authorisation. The amendment extends validity to 2028, ensuring continuity and reducing compliance burden.
The notification revises the 2021 Compulsory Registration Order by specifically covering standalone hard disk drives under the prescribed safety standards. The amended requirements will apply from 05 November 2026.
The IFSCA amended the Finance Company Regulations, 2021 to permit Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) to undertake leasing and financing activities. The amendment also prescribes minimum fund requirements and grants exemptions from certain regulations.
IFSCA amended its TechFin and Ancillary Services Regulations to create a separate regulatory framework for Trust and Company Services Providers in IFSCs. The amendment introduces registration, governance, compliance, and reporting requirements for TCSP entities.
RBI issued draft directions governing acquisition and treatment of specified non-financial assets acquired during recovery of non-performing loans. The framework introduces valuation, disclosure, and disposal requirements for regulated entities.
The circular clarifies that SEBI regulations on insider trading, self-dealing, and front running will apply to all NPS investment activities. PFRDA withdrew its separate framework to eliminate regulatory duplication and ensure uniform compliance standards.
SEBI warned that AI-driven tools like Mythos can rapidly identify and exploit cybersecurity weaknesses across the securities market ecosystem. The advisory mandates stronger monitoring, patch management, and coordinated cyber resilience measures for regulated entities.
