Entries by Team Finserv

Housing finance companies regulatory framework: RBI proposes sectoral harmonisation

Chirag Agarwal, finserv@vinodkothari.com The RBI has proposed changes in the regulations applicable to housing finance companies (HFCs). While larger part of these proposed changes will impact deposit-taking HFCs, there are some provisions and privileges, currently applicable to NBFCs only, which are being extended to HFCs as well.  It may be recalled that the Finance Act, […]

Draft framework for Financial Services Outsourcing

Elevating Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance – Team Finserv | finserv@vinodkothari.com Introduction Financial institutions are increasingly turning to outsourcing for cost efficiency and achievement of strategic objectives. The need and economics of outsourcing are quite clear as there is increasing specialisation in several functions in the lending journey , particularly, cloud-sourcing, use of shared technology, […]

RBI issues twin circulars to strengthen customer services relating to credit information

– Chirag Agarwal | Executive | finserv@vinodkothari.com Introduction: In a world where information is power and financial well-being is paramount, credit plays a pivotal role in shaping our opportunities and choices. Your credit history is a mirror reflecting your financial trustworthiness, and it’s closely monitored by Credit Information Companies (CICs) and Credit Institutions (CIs). RBI […]

AML/ CFT Compliances Expand – RBI Further Amends KYC Master Directions

– Chirag Agarwal | Executive | finserve@vinodkothari.com Introduction The Reserve Bank of India (“RBI” or “Regulator”) plays a pivotal role in India meeting its anti-money laundering (AML) and combating financing of terrorism (CFT) obligations as part of its membership with the Financial Actions Task Force (FATF). As the Regulator of the credit sector and payment […]