INDIA

AML / KYC

SEBI Updates Rules on UCC, PAN Use in Commodity Derivatives

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/03/2021

Execution of commodity derivatives trades will be prohibited without an upload of clients’ UCC details, which should be accompanied by the PAN or e-PAN.

Enforcement

SEBI Directs MIIs to Establish Controls to Prevent Market Abuse

By Editors | 08/03/2021

Stock exchanges, clearing corporations and depositories are asked to establish a code of conduct and institutional mechanism to prevent fraud and market abuse.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Issues Modified Guidelines for Mutual Fund Schemes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/03/2021

The cumulative gross exposure limit through equity, debt, derivative positions may not exceed 100% of the net assets of the mutual fund scheme.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Mulls Tighter Limits on Bank Investment in Insurance Companies

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 06/03/2021

An RBI working group has previously recommended limiting banks to a 20 percent stage in insurers, down from 50 percent currently.

Market Infrastructure

NSE, INX, MCX to Jointly Set Up New GIFT City Bullion Exchange

By Editors | 04/03/2021

NSE, India INX, MCX, NSDL and CDSL have agreed to set up a bullion exchange, clearing corporation and depository at GIFT City.

AML / KYC

SEBI Consults on Creation of Accredited Investor Class

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 04/03/2021

SEBI says the new investor classification can help it to focus its regulatory resources on investors that need more protection and facilitate innovation in the securities market.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Drafts New Rules for Independent Directors of Listed Companies

By Editors | 02/03/2021

SEBI proposes to introduce a ‘dual approval’ system where appointments of independent directors must be approved by both majority and minority shareholders.

AML / KYC

UK Court Clears Extradition of Nirav Modi to India

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/03/2021

Indian diamond billionaire Nirav Modi has been a key suspect in the $2bn fraud at Punjab National Bank, which was first reported three years ago.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI to Issue ESG Disclosure Guidelines for Listed Companies

By Editors | 02/03/2021

Chairman Ajay Tyagi said SEBI will issue new guidelines “soon”, with a view to achieving greater transparency and accountability from listed companies on ESG.