Question

    Which entity was recently fined by the Reserve Bank of India for violating payment and KYC regulations, as announced in July 2024?

    A) Manappuram Finance Limited was fined Rs 41.5 lakh for KYC non-compliance.

    B) Ola Financial Services was fined Rs 87.55 lakh for two different regulatory breaches.

    C) Visa Worldwide was fined Rs 2.4 crore for implementing a payment solution without RBI clearance.

    A Only A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only B & C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only A & C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All A, B & C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Reserve Bank of India imposed monetary penalties on Ola Financial Services and Visa Worldwide for their respective regulatory violations, including significant fines for KYC non-compliance and unauthorized implementation of payment solutions. This action reflects the RBI's commitment to enforcing strict compliance with financial regulations to maintain system integrity. A penalty of Rs 2.4 crore has been imposed on Visa Worldwide Pte Limited and Rs 41.5 lakh on Manappuram Finance Limited. A fine of Rs 87.55 lakh has been slapped on Ola Financial Services in two cases.

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