February 14, 2026

RBI Proposes New Scheme to Boost Rural Credit and Strengthen Local Planning

The RBI rolled out a revised scheme to increase credit flow in rural areas. It wants banks to expand access in villages over 5,000 people and ease loan processes. Districts with low credit deployment will get extra monitoring to strengthen financial inclusion.

February 14, 2026

RBI Eases Loan Rules: Higher Bank Limits for Acquisition Finance and Stock Market Loans

RBI allows banks to refinance acquisition debts and raises individual loan limits to ₹1 crore against shares. New rules start from April 1, 2026.

February 14, 2026

Two Banks Show Interest in Pension Fund Management, PFRDA Opens Window Till March 31

PFRDA chairman Sivasubramanian Ramann says two banks have applied for pension fund management. Investments in gold ETFs and new retirement payout products are in the pipeline. The application window remains open until March 31.

February 14, 2026

Kenya’s Central Bank Warns Against Damaging Currency in Valentine’s Cash Bouquets

Kenya’s Central Bank has issued a warning against damaging banknotes used to make popular Valentine’s Day cash bouquets. The trend of gifting money bouquets instead of flowers is spreading, but damaging notes can cause costly problems. Despite the warning, demand for cash bouquets continues to rise in Nairobi.

February 14, 2026

Brazil Busts $190M China-Linked Money Laundering Ring Tied to Crime Syndicate

Brazilian police have smashed a $190 million money laundering ring linked to China. The scheme involved the PCC crime syndicate selling electronics via a fake Chinese e-commerce platform 'Knup Brasil'. Customers paid through Brazil’s Pix system to shell companies, hiding real profits and evading taxes.