Page 2 - Regulators

Best of BS Opinion: Vivad Se Vishwas scheme, Das' 2 years as RBI guv & more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

Don't fear a studious regulator

If regulators had a greater understanding of market realities, universal conventions, global market practices and their implications, the market would benefit from a better appreciation

Fleecing of floating rate borrowers continues

The fleecing of borrowers is so widespread and egregious that Moneylife Foundation filed a PIL (public interest litigation) petition, leading to an order by SC asking the RBI, to respond in six weeks

Covid-19: As regulators ease rules for firms, investors aren't taking it easy

Companies battling to get in shape after a nationwide lockdown to contain the coronavirus pandemic devastated the economy have been helped by regulators, but investors are worried. Should they be?

Regulatory transparency still a far cry from instilling public confidence

While RBI's recent move to make the minutes of its Central Board meeting public is welcome, regulators across sectors are generally loath to reveal cost-benefit analyses of their decisions

The promoter pledge: Regulators must join hands to check misuse

Tighter oversight and regulation, along with better disclosure norms, will help improve a method of raising funds that often leads to over-leverage and increases the risk of contagion across sectors

Sectoral expertise: Regulators can be found beyond the IAS

Regulation, especially financial regulation, is a particularly difficult task that requires a light touch and extensive experience with the sector being regulated