The Scale-Based Regulatory (SBR) framework, introduced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), marks a significant shift in the regulation and supervision of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). This approach aligns regulatory intensity with the size, activity, and risk profile of NBFCs, thereby promoting a more calibrated and proportionate oversight mechanism. On October 19, 2023, the…
In Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), the compliance function plays a pivotal role in ensuring adherence to all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. It encompasses key areas such as market conduct, conflict of interest management, fair treatment of customers, and the appropriateness of products and services offered. The function is overseen by the Chief Compliance Officer…
Compliance failure, also referred to as non-compliance, occurs when an individual, team, or organization fails to meet legal, regulatory, or internal policy requirements. Such failures may result from minor oversights or deliberate misconduct and can have serious implications, including financial penalties, reputational damage, operational disruptions, and legal consequences. Key Aspects of Compliance Failure 1. Breach…
A whistleblower policy is a critical component of an organization’s governance and ethical framework. It establishes formal procedures for employees and other stakeholders to report suspected misconduct, fraud, or unethical behavior in a safe, confidential, and non-retaliatory environment. The objective of such a policy is not only to encourage the reporting of improper activities but…
An integrated Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) approach offers significant strategic and operational benefits to organizations. By consolidating traditionally siloed functions, this approach enhances risk visibility, strengthens compliance, improves decision-making, and increases overall efficiency. An integrated GRC framework fosters better alignment across business units, reduces duplication of efforts, and enhances the organization’s ability to respond…
A culture of compliance is fundamental to the ethical and operational integrity of any organization. It entails embedding compliance into the daily workflows, decision-making processes, and overall organizational ethos. Cultivating such a culture requires a deliberate and sustained effort across leadership, communication, policy design, training, and monitoring mechanisms. By aligning compliance with the organization’s mission…
A Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) framework represents a structured and coordinated approach to aligning an organization’s governance, risk management, and compliance activities. It ensures ethical behavior, regulatory adherence, and effective risk mitigation across all levels of the organization. The success of such a framework heavily depends on the existence of a strong compliance culture—one…
The banks are financial institutions licensed to receive deposits and make loans. Apart from collecting deposits and lending banks are handling cash transactions, Ancillary Services to their customers. To gain the confidence of customers’ banks need to maintain the highest standards of honest and ethical conduct in the course of all their operations. Although profitability…
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Good compliance refers to an organization’s consistent adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. It embodies not only legal conformity but also a commitment to ethical conduct, effective risk management, and the cultivation of a compliance-oriented culture. Good compliance is foundational to long-term sustainability, organizational integrity, and stakeholder trust—it is not solely about avoiding…