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ESG / Sustainability
Japan Leads in ESG Governance but Pliant Rules a Letdown
By Hazel Ilango | 06/02/2023
While Japan’s code of conduct represents a key step forward, the “comply or explain” approach may hinder its effectiveness, writes the IEEFA’s Hazel James Ilango.

Uncategorised
Indian Regulators Respond to Adani Group Stock Selloff
By Editors | 06/02/2023
SEBI said the market continues to function effectively. The RBI said the banking sector remains resilient and stable. Adani companies have meanwhile lost $110mn in market cap.

Market Infrastructure
India Budget to Provide Boosts to India Fintech, GIFT City
By Editors | 06/02/2023
The budget includes a revamp of India’s credit guarantee scheme for MSMEs and new incentives to draw companies to GIFT City.

Securities / Derivatives
SEBI to Enhance Risk Disclosures in F&O Segment
By Editors | 05/02/2023
A SEBI study found that 90 percent of active retail investors trading future and options incurred losses averaging INR 125,000 in the FY 2021-22.

Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Expands Adani Probe as Share Sale is Called Off
By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2023
Adani Group’s share sale successfully closed in the face of fraud allegations, but the conglomerate decided not to proceed. SEBI is looking for irregularities.

Enforcement
SEBI Investigating Alleged Stock Manipulation by Adani Group
By Manesh Samtani | 30/01/2023
Short seller Hindenburg Research says the Adani Group engaged in stock price manipulation and accounting fraud over the course of decades.

Enforcement
SEBI Targets Front-running in Nationwide Raids
By Editors | 27/01/2023
Individuals would take positions on certain stocks prior to so-called ‘market experts’ going on live television to recommend those same stocks.

Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes New Fund Blocking Mechanism for Securities Trades
By Editors | 21/01/2023
SEBI said the proposed ASBA-like mechanism for secondary markets is designed to safeguard client assets from broker misuse and defaults.

Enforcement
SEBI Probes Nippon Mutual Fund, Yes Bank Transactions – Report
By Editors | 20/01/2023
SEBI is investigating whether investments in Yes Bank perpetual bonds were made as part of a special deal to benefit Ambani Group companies.

Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes to Allow PE Funds to Sponsor Mutual Funds
By Editors | 18/01/2023
The changes will draw fresh capital into the fund industry, encourage more competition, and allow easier exits for existing sponsors.
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