Overseas forex trading restrictions bar remittances for internet portal trading; banks must block and report suspicious payment flows. Residents are not permitted to remit funds for overseas foreign exchange trading through electronic or internet trading portals; foreign exchange derivative contracts are allowed only to hedge permissible underlying exposures, while currency futures and options on recognised domestic stock exchanges remain permitted subject to Reserve Bank directions. Banks must be vigilant against portals soliciting margin or investment payments via domestic accounts or cards, as such collections and remittances may contravene foreign exchange rules and KYC/AML obligations.
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Overseas forex trading restrictions bar remittances for internet portal trading; banks must block and report suspicious payment flows.
Residents are not permitted to remit funds for overseas foreign exchange trading through electronic or internet trading portals; foreign exchange derivative contracts are allowed only to hedge permissible underlying exposures, while currency futures and options on recognised domestic stock exchanges remain permitted subject to Reserve Bank directions. Banks must be vigilant against portals soliciting margin or investment payments via domestic accounts or cards, as such collections and remittances may contravene foreign exchange rules and KYC/AML obligations.
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