Case brief
RBI imposed monetary penalties on Paytm Payments Bank Limited and Western Union Financial Services Inc. The action was taken for reporting/licensing-related non-compliance under the PSS Act and MTSS Directions.
Impact
Both entities must absorb the regulatory censure and ensure future compliance with the PSS Act and applicable RBI directions. The penalties do not invalidate customer transactions, but they signal heightened supervisory scrutiny over authorisation-related disclosures and MTSS remittance limits.
Why RBI acted
Regulatory basis
- Section 26 (2) of Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007
- Section 30 of the PSS Act
- Section 31 of the PSS Act
Bulk action context
This RBI action affected 2 entities. This profile is linked as bulk member.