financial regulation
SEBI Panel Proposes Comprehensive Reforms to Address Conflict of Interest Among Top Officials
Nov 13, 2025 02:20 am CST
A high-level SEBI committee has proposed extensive reforms to enhance transparency and establish a zero-tolerance approach to conflicts of interest among regulatory officials. Recommendations include implementing a secure whistleblower system, mandatory public disclosure of assets for top officials, post-retirement restrictions, and creating a dedicated ethics compliance position to strengthen India's capital market regulation in line with international best practices.
Finance Minister Sitharaman Warns of AI Deepfakes While Promoting India's FinTech Security Innovations
Oct 08, 2025 02:47 am CST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the Global FinTech Fest 2025, revealing she has been targeted by AI-generated deepfakes while highlighting India's technological advances in financial security. She discussed SEBI's new verification tools combating digital fraud and emphasized India's growing role in global AI development with initiatives like the $1.3 billion IndiaAI Mission, positioning the country as an emerging global hub for AI innovation.