RBI inks pact with Bank of England to end row over clearing house

RBI inks pact with Bank of England to end row over clearing house

MUMBAI: The RBI and Bank of England signed a memorandum of understanding on Friday, ending uncertainty over UK banks’ ability to continue participating in the Indian bond market.According to this agreement, the UK regulator will rely on RBI’s supervision to recognise the Clearing Corporation of India as a legitimate counterparty for British banks. The MoU … Read more

Rbi: Cross-border payments need consensus: RBI deputy governor

Rbi: Cross-border payments need consensus: RBI deputy governor

MUMBAI: RBI deputy governor T Rabi Sankar said that global regulators cannot address problems related to cross-border payments under the current framework of correspondent banking. Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest, Rabi Sankar asked why cross-border payments are lagging even as domestic systems are revolutionised. “Even if you leave the currency risk as it is, … Read more