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The winners of the 2019 Fintech and Regtech Global Awards
Prizes awarded for outstanding work at the cutting edge of financial technology
Suptech focus – AI to the rescue?
With the increased use of artificial intelligence in financial services, Vizor Software explains why it is crucial that regulators increase their knowledge of the potential risks while simultaneously raising internal AI skill levels and usage.
RBI overhauling approach to risk management – annual report
Initiatives include improvements to enterprise risk management, risk tolerance and modelling
Uribe details aggressive Flar expansion plans
The Latin American fund chief, José Darío Uribe, speaks about: Flar’s efforts to support macroeconomic and financial stability; exposure to Venezuela; and more
RBI hands over chunk of its capital to government
Nearly $25 billion transferred to government as long-awaited Jalan report is submitted
RBI to harmonise ‘liquidity norms’ between banks and non-banks – Das
Governor says non-banks have not always maintained good risk management practices
RBI in fintech and 24/7 payments drive
RBI announces 24/7 electronic payments, anti-fraud registry and more
RBI implements fourth rate cut of the year
Central bank reduces interest rates by 35bp to 5.4%, as it lowers growth forecasts
People: Estonia appoints new deputy governor
Appointments in Estonia and India, while one official steps down at the Bank of Israel
IMF must do better in policing currency manipulation – RBI’s Das
Governor says shortcomings in IMF surveillance have led to US pressure on alleged manipulators
RBI looks to build domestic trust and global clout with new strategy
Central bank seeks return to stability after problems in non-bank sector and political pressure
RBI steps up liquidity support amid government credit push
Government launches credit guarantees for public sector banks that lend to non-bank financial firms and announces fresh recapitalisation
RBI set to benefit from granular data warehouse – Das
Central bank’s new “data access lab” will support innovative research, governor says
RBI: bank balance sheets appear to be on the mend
Turbulence of 2018 may have forced non-bank finance firms to face up to risks, says central bank
RBI takes complaints system digital
System will support supervision by giving people an easier means of submitting complaints
RBI deputy Acharya quits early
Viral Acharya was outspoken on issues of independence
RBI waives RTGS fees in bid to boost digital payments
Banks expected to pass the cost savings on to their customers
RBI renews push for loan clean-up after Supreme Court defeat
Revised circular designed to avoid legal issues suffered by earlier version
RBI cuts rates again amid growth and non-bank concerns
Fresh trouble in the non-bank sector raises concerns over broader financial system
Climate change – Where can central banks contribute?
Climate change is becoming increasingly important to central banks thanks to its implications for financial stability. In a forum sponsored by Amundi, Central Banking convened a panel of experts to discuss the latest innovations, regulations and…
RBI toughens liquidity rules for non-banks in wake of 2018 stress
Default by IL&FS triggered liquidity problems across financial markets
Indian central bank to set up new supervisory body
Move follows tension between RBI and government over banking supervision
Book notes: The third pillar, by Raghuram Rajan
Rajan sets out an ambitious – but deliberately non-radical – manifesto for reform at the local level
RBI unveils vision for e-payments overhaul
Central bank says next 10 years will see “revolutionary shift” in payments across India