Why RBI’s Decision to Mandate Core Banking Solutions May Hurt NBFCs
The RBI’s Scale Based Regulation (SBR): A Revised Regulatory Framework for NBFCs mandates a Core Banking Solution (CBS) for all NBFCs with more than 10 branches
Brief Commentary on RBI’s Final Guidelines on Securitisation of Standard Assets
In this post, based on our earlier comments on the draft guidelines, we analyse whether the highlighted issues have been addressed and also highlight few other potentially impactful changes that are contained in the new framework.
Tracing the History of IRDAI’s Regulations on Suitability and its Interpretations by Market Participants – Part 2
In this blog post, which is the second part of the two-part series, we studied the suitability formats of four life insurance companies and found many contrasts in the manner in which IRDAI’s suitability regulations of 2019 has been implemented.
Tracing the History of IRDAI’s Regulations on Suitability and its Interpretations by Market Participants – Part 1
This blog post, which is the first of a two-part series, aims to trace the history of IRDAI’s regulations regarding suitability assessments for life insurance.
RBI’s Resolution Frameworks: A Case for Extension and Amendment
In this blog post, we answer the first two questions. In the next post, we shall present a principle-based approach that the RBI may adopt, thus answering the third question of how the current regulations should be amended or augmented to enhance their efficacy.
Impact of information disclosure on consumer behaviour: The case of high-risk bonds
Impact of information disclosure on consumer behaviour: The case of high-risk bonds
Response to RBI’s Consultative Document on Regulation of Microfinance
Response to RBI’s Consultative Document on Regulation
of Microfinance
Our Response to RBI’s Consultative Document on Regulation of Microfinance
In this blog post, we present a summary of our response to the consultative document.
How to get the Bad Bank off to a good start
Clear statutory backing, clarity of objectives and an independent and professional management are key to the success of a bad bank. These components seem absent in the current structure.
Looking Ahead: Implications of the changes to Payments Banks and Prepaid Payment Instrument Frameworks
In this post, we analyse the RBI’s proposed policy changes to payments and settlements sector and how they might impact the PBs and PPIs