Entries by Subhojit Shome

Compliance Risk Assessment

Guidance for implementation by NBFCs Subhojit Shome, Assistant Manager | subhojit@vinodkothari.com Introduction The RBI published the Compliance Function and Role of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) – NBFCs[1] on April 11, 2022 (‘Compliance Circular’) that are applicable on Middle Layer (NBFC-ML) and Upper Layer NBFCs (NBFC-UL) and the deadline to put into place the framework for […]

Cryptocurrency – A Cautionary Tale for India

Recent Events in the Crypto-world and a Need for Regulatory Oversight – Subhojit Shome (subhojit@vinodkothari.com) Introduction There are two recent events in the world of crypto that warranted this article – the first one, in order of chronology, fundamentally altered the way that a blockchain (the underlying ledger) for cryptocurrency validates transactions while the second […]

Introduction of the Digital Rupee (e₹)

RBI announces the launch of the first pilot – Subhojit Shome, Senior Executive | finserv@vinodkothari.com On 7th October, 2022 the RBI published a Concept Note[1] on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) that intended to “create awareness about CBDCs in general and the planned features of the digital Rupee, in particular”. Chapter 8 (“Way Forward”) of […]