Insights

The Rising Threat: Is Your Cybersecurity & AML Framework Ready For AI-Driven Financial Crime?

A Kenyan journalist, Japhet Ndubi, in July 2024 lost his phone and was unable to locate it. He got a new phone, replaced his SIM card, and continued with his life. However, four days later during his lunch break, he received a message notifying him that m...

25 JUN 2025

Regulatory Disruption: Are Banks And NBFCs Prepared For RBI’s Next Oversight Wave?

The Indian financial system is anchored by two major intermediaries: traditional banks and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). While banks operate under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, NBFCs are companies registered under the Companies Act, 1956, w...

20 JUN 2025

One Person Company v/s Limited Liability Partnership

Introduction In India’s evolving business environment, the selection of the proper business organizational form is a fundamental decision for every entrepreneur. Out of several available business forms, the One Person Company (OPC) and the Limited L...

17 JUN 2025

Contracts in Asia: Model Clauses

Business/Commercial Communication In business and commercial contexts across Asia, clearly articulated communication protocols between contracting parties are essential to avoid ambiguity, foster trust, and ensure legal enforceability. Given the diversity...

11 JUN 2025

Cryptocurrency Fraud: Legal Challenges in India

Introduction Cryptocurrency has transformed the global financial landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities for decentralized transactions and digital asset investments. India, with its burgeoning tech-savvy population, has witnessed a meteoric rise ...

10 JUN 2025

Section 8 Companies: Empowering Non-Profits for Social Impact

1. Definition of “Company” Under the Companies Act, 2013 As per Section 2(20) of the Companies Act, 2013, a “company” refers to an entity incorporated and registered under this Act or any prior company law. The word “company” origi...

2 JUN 2025