Banking Regulation & Global Payments
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Weekly Brief - Banking Regulation & Financial Markets - 2nd November, 2026
Key regulatory updates from October 26 to November 2, 2026, focus on tightening commercial bank liquidity ratios, updating operational risk capital adequacy frameworks, and enforcing strict foreign exchange risk reserves.
Key Statistics
| 99% | $5 Million | 20% |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum daily CRR maintenance threshold raised for scheduled banks | Reduced threshold for taking forex positions without underlying exposure | Cash reserve requirement on notional value for eligible forex derivatives |
Weekly Executive Summary
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised the minimum daily Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) maintenance requirement from 90% to 99% starting mid-October 2026.
- Sweeping restrictions and enhanced reserve requirements were imposed under FEMA master directions to control speculative INR-linked derivatives and cross-border exposure limits.
- Commercial banks' capital adequacy frameworks received updates via the Second Amendment Directions, 2026, targeting operational risk structures ahead of April 2027 enforcement.
Deep Dive: Key Developments
Increase in Minimum Daily CRR…
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