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RBI Directs Regulated Entities to Release Property Documents Promptly

September 15, 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued directives to all Regulated Entities (REs), including banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), to release original movable or immovable property documents within 30 days of full loan repayment. Lenders must also remove ..

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Global Debt as a Share of Economic Output Declined in 2022

September 14, 2023

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported that global debt as a share of economic output decreased for the second consecutive year in 2022, but this trend may be ending as the post-COVID growth surge wanes. According to the IMF’s Global ..

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Future of Money Report

September 14, 2023

A report titled “Future of Money” by venture capital firm Blume Ventures suggests that Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have the potential to replace physical cash in the coming decade. The report predicts a significant acceleration in CBDC adoption and ..

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RBI Encourages Fintech Self-Regulatory Organizations (SROs) for Ethical Practices

September 9, 2023

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has called upon fintech entities to establish Self-Regulatory Organizations (SROs). He emphasizes the need for SROs in the fintech sector to address issues related to market integrity, data privacy, cybersecurity, and risk ..

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RBI to Phase Out Incremental Cash Reserve Ratio (I-CRR)

September 9, 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the phased discontinuation of the Incremental Cash Reserve Ratio (I-CRR), introduced on August 10, 2023. Following a review, the RBI aims to release I-CRR funds gradually to avoid shocks to system liquidity ..

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NPCI Introduces Innovative Digital Payment Products for Inclusive Ecosystem

September 7, 2023

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has introduced a suite of groundbreaking digital payment products, unveiling them during the Global Fintech Fest 2023 in Mumbai. This initiative, attended by distinguished figures including RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, Nandan Nilekani, and ..

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UPI QR Code-Central Bank Digital Currency interoperability

September 6, 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is spearheading an innovative move towards interoperability between Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Quick Response (QR) codes and Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). This integration allows users of the retail digital rupee (e₹) to make ..

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One-Hour Trade Settlement

September 6, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced plans to introduce one-hour trade settlement by March 2024, a significant development in the country’s financial market infrastructure. Currently operating on a T+1 settlement cycle, where trade-related settlements occur within ..

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