{
  "id": 4989884,
  "title": "New trade rules put banks on compliance tightrope",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/new-trade-rules-put-banks-on-compliance-tightrope",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-31T19:55:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/new-trade-rules-raise-compliance-worries-for-banks-over-cross-border-payments/articleshow/133662591.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai: Amid shady service contracts and dubious trade deals designed to launder money, banks are grappling with new rules and responsibilities in cross-border payments. Effective October 1, banks will be tasked with verifying the authenticity of service contracts, overseas parties, and payments, as well as tracking export proceeds and assessing overdue export bills. These regulations aim to prevent less-compliant institutions from attracting unfavorable clients. However, some banks are concerned that the new rules may create a minefield, as determining the legitimacy of a service or payment can be challenging. Banks will have to rely on their discretion in clearing payments, track export proceeds, and decide whether to block or extend credit to companies with overdue export bills. Regulatory arbitrage is a growing concern, as some banks may lower compliance standards to accommodate suspect clients. To mitigate these risks, banks may need to collaborate with the Financial Enterprises Development and Assistance Institution (FEDAI) in setting common standards. The transition to these new rules is crucial for banks to focus on systemic issues, but a careful approach is needed to ensure a smooth implementation.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}