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NBFCs Must Report OTC Corporate Bond Trades on FIMMDA Platform

Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2007-2008/105 · issued 31 Jul 2007 · ~1 min read
Quick answerFrom September 1, 2007, all NBFCs must report their secondary market OTC corporate bond trades on FIMMDA's reporting platform to boost transparency and market development.
The rule, in the simplest words
How it plays out — a real example

An NBFC compliance officer in Indore must ensure that all OTC corporate bond trades are reported on FIMMDA's platform by September 1, 2007, to comply with RBI's new rule. This requires coordinating with FIMMDA for guidelines and testing their internal systems. By doing so, they contribute to enhancing transparency in the corporate bond market.

What changed

RBI mandated NBFCs to report secondary market OTC corporate bond transactions on FIMMDA's reporting platform effective September 1, 2007. FIMMDA will aggregate trades from its platform along with those from BSE and NSE, adding value. NBFCs can participate in mock sessions before the go-live date.

What it means for you

NBFCs must now ensure their systems can report OTC corporate bond trades to FIMMDA, adding operational overhead. This move aims to enhance transparency in the corporate bond market, aligning with Patil Committee recommendations. Banks and NBFCs dealing in corporate bonds will need to coordinate with FIMMDA for guidelines and testing.

What you must do

Who it affects

All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), FIMMDA

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What transactions must NBFCs report on FIMMDA's platform?

All secondary market transactions in corporate bonds done in the OTC market must be reported from September 1, 2007.

What is the purpose of this reporting requirement?

To enhance transparency and develop the corporate bond market, as recommended by the Patil Committee.

📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2007-2008/105 DNBS.PD/ C.C. No. 96/ 03.10.001/2007-08 July 31, 2007 To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Dear Sir, FIMMDA Reporting Platform for Corporate Bond Transactions As you are aware, the High Level Expert Committee on Corporate Bonds and Securitisation (Patil Committee) had recommended setting up of reporting platforms for corporate bonds with a view to enhance transparency and to further the development of corporate bond markets. Accordingly, BSE and NSE have set up reporting platforms. 2. FIMMDA has now informed us that SEBI has permitted FIMMDA to set up its reporting platform for corporate bonds. It has also been mandated to aggregate the trades reported on its platform as well as those reported on BSE and NSE with appropriate value addition. FIMMDA has proposed to go live with its platform, which at present is under trial run, from September 1, 2007. 3. All NBFCs would be required to report their secondary market transactions in corporate bonds done in OTC market, on FIMMDA’s reporting platform with effect from September 1, 2007. Detailed operational guidelines in this regard would be issued by FIMMDA. In the meanwhile, the NBFCs may approach FIMMDA directly for participating in the mock reporting sessions. Yours faithfully (Shekhar Bhatnagar) General Manager
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2007-2008/105 · issued 31 Jul 2007. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
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Who does what — compliance checklist
💻 IT / Systems
  • Prepare internal systems to report secondary market OTC corporate bond transactions on FIMMDA's platform from the effective date.
📜 Compliance
  • Contact FIMMDA directly to participate in mock reporting sessions before September 1, 2007.
  • Review FIMMDA's detailed operational guidelines once issued to ensure compliance.
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Worked example & action-note template

Example: if you are a Compliance officer at a bank this circular applies to (All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), FIMMDA), your first concrete step on “NBFCs Must Report OTC Corporate Bond Trades on FIMMDA Platform” is: “Contact FIMMDA directly to participate in mock reporting sessions before September 1, 2007.” (RBI issued this 31 Jul 2007).

  1. Circular: RBI/2007-2008/105 -- NBFCs Must Report OTC Corporate Bond Trades on FIMMDA Platform
  2. Issued: 31 Jul 2007
  3. Action required: Contact FIMMDA directly to participate in mock reporting sessions before September 1, 2007.
  4. Action required: Prepare internal systems to report secondary market OTC corporate bond transactions on FIMMDA's platform from the effective date.
  5. Action required: Review FIMMDA's detailed operational guidelines once issued to ensure compliance.
  6. Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
  7. Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
  8. Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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