CII launched a corporate governance charter for startups, including a self-evaluative scorecard. The tool allows startups to measure their governance progress, with score changes indicating improvements in governance practices as assessed against the scorecard from time to time.
"The RBI had given the dispensation on CRR maintenance in 2022 to at least one private bank which was facing some issues, but that dispensation does not exist anymore. Another factor is that there are issues with how the CRR maintenance data is reported. That is contributing to the shortfall and the RBI will rectify that issue," said one of the persons, who did not wish to be identified.
A Delhi High Court order on Friday allowing lessors to repossess their aircraft has further dented hopes of reviving Go First, they said. Ajay Singh, promoter of SpiceJet, and an entity owned by Nishant Pitti-owner of online travel portal EaseMyTrip had jointly bid for the airline. The second bid is from Sharjah-based Sky One.
The EY affiliate firm, SRBC & Co LLP spokesperson told ET that they will explore all issues raised in the order and explore options under the law including the appeal process. However, the problem is that the appellate tribunal, which is supposed to hear appeals, has not yet been set up by the institute. "The order focused only on procedural matters, not audit quality, and will not affect the future of the audit firms in any way" said a leading lawyer who works closely with Big Four firms on regulatory matters. Deloitte, KPMG, and PwC did not respond to the ET questionnaire on the matter.
Regulators seized Republic First Bancorp, selling to Fulton Bank via FDIC. Challenges for regional banks post-collapse of Silicon Valley, Signature, and First Republic. 32 branches in NJ, PA, NY to reopen as Fulton Bank.
While Indian law is clear on the unenforceability of a non-compete clause operating beyond the term of employment, companies still include it in contracts, particularly for senior executives, as it’s seen as a soft deterrent, said Jay Parikh, partner at Luthra and Luthra Law Offices. Employees would rather comply than bear litigation costs and carry the burden of being sued by their previous employer.
FirstCry is set to withdraw its papers for an up to $500 million IPO as early as next week, after India's markets regulator raised questions over key metrics it disclosed to investors.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has approved CRISIL ESG Ratings & Analytics Limited as a Category 1 provider of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings. The approval comes at a time when ESG disclosures are improving and financial markets recognize the need for independent ESG ratings.
The case relates to an inspection of mutual funds and portfolio management services (PMS) activities of Invesco Asset Management for the period between October and November 2021.
The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday asked Kotak Mahindra Bank to cease issuing new credit cards and onboarding of new customers through online portal.
A group of Byju’s investors led by Dutch investor Prosus is seeking to block a $200 million rights issue and the removal of founder Byju Raveendran as CEO of the edtech firm.
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