RBI & SEBI
Securities and Exchange Board of India revises KYC and FATCA-CRS reporting norms
Originally reported by BusinessLine as: SEBI updates KYC and FATCA-CRS reporting requirements for intermediaries
11 Nov 2026, 6:02 pm IST · Xecute.finance News Desk
The crisp read
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has revised Know Your Customer and Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act reporting rules for intermediaries. These updates mandate stricter compliance protocols and data submission standards.
Xecute Impact Breakdown
For CAs
- Intermediaries must transition from legacy verification procedures to enhanced compliance protocols for client onboarding and tax status documentation.
- Compliance teams must audit existing client databases and modify operational software to meet the revised submission criteria.
- Watch for further circulars detailing technical specifications and submission deadlines to ensure adherence and avoid regulatory penalties.
For businesses
- Financial entities handling investor accounts must comply with stricter data verification and reporting mandates established by the revisions.
- Businesses must await further circulars detailing technical specifications and submission deadlines.
- Adherence to updated reporting standards is mandatory for intermediaries to avoid regulatory penalties.
Deep dive - the full story
The Securities and Exchange Board of India updated Know Your Customer and Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act-Common Reporting Standard guidelines for registered intermediaries. These revisions establish stricter data verification and reporting mandates for financial entities handling investor accounts. Updated reporting standards ensure alignment with international tax transparency agreements and domestic regulatory frameworks.
Intermediaries must transition from legacy verification procedures to enhanced compliance protocols for client onboarding and tax status documentation. Compliance teams must audit existing client databases and modify operational software to meet the revised submission criteria. Watch for further circulars detailing technical specifications and submission deadlines.
Bottom line: adherence to updated reporting standards is mandatory for intermediaries to avoid regulatory penalties.
Source: news.google.com
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