Reserve Bank of India (Credit Derivatives) Directions, 2022 – Credit Default Swaps (CDS)

In the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies announced as a part of the Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2021-22 dated February 10, 2022, regarding review of the Credit Default Swaps (CDS) Guidelines. The draft Reserve Bank of India (Credit Derivatives) Directions, 2021 were released for public comments on February 16, 2021. Based on the feedback received from the market participants, the draft Directions were reviewed and have since been finalised. The Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Credit Derivatives) Directions, 2022 are enclosed herewith.

Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC

RBI introduces video-based identification process for KYC. RBI approves Aadhaar-based video authentication as alternative to e-KYC. Video KYC will have to be verified through Aadhaar.

Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC

RBI vide Notification dated 29th May 2019 made amendments to the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005. An Ordinance, “Aadhaar and other Laws (amendment) Ordinance, 2019”, has been notified by the Government amending, inter alia, the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. Important changes carried out in the Master Direction in accordance with…