Securities and Exchange Board of India

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Diversify Ownership of Clearing Corporations

By Editors | 26/11/2024

SEBI proposes two options to diversify ownership of clearing corporations to allow them to operate as public utilities free from commercial, profit-making considerations.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Abolishes Mandatory Security Deposit for Public Issues

By Mark Johnston | 26/11/2024

SEBI has removed the mandatory one percent security deposit for public issues, aiming to simplify business operations.

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Proposes Reforms to Make Firms Responsible for AI Use

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/11/2024

SEBI is proposing amendments that will make MIIs, intermediaries and other regulated entities accountable for their use of AI/ML tools.

AML / KYC

SEBI Simplifies Registration Process for Certain FPI Applicants

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2024

Eligible FPIs can submit an abridged application form, reducing duplication and streamlining the registration process.

AML / KYC

GLEIF Opens Mumbai Office to Support LEI Adoption in India

By Editors | 25/10/2024

The new office will help GLEIF build closer engagement with the market to ease and support LEI adoption, while also spreading awareness of the vLEI.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Orders Entities to Cut Ties with Unregistered Financial Advisors

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/10/2024

SEBI has directed all registered entities to terminate contracts with unregistered financial advisors within three months.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Extends Insider Trading Regulations to Mutual Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/10/2024

Starting next month, AMCs must disclose the details of the designated persons, trustees and immediate relatives, as well as their holdings.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Speeds Up Availability of Sale Proceeds for FPIs

By Mark Johnston | 18/10/2024

Tax certificates for FPI sale trades will be issued faster, enabling FPIs to access sale proceeds for repatriation or reinvestment on settlement day.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Issues Operational Guidelines for Foreign VC Investors

By Ajoy K Das | 27/09/2024

FVCIs should appoint a designated depository participant by 31 March, failing which no further investment will be permitted.