SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Amends Due Diligence Guidelines for Debenture Trustees

    By Editors | 14/08/2022

    The enhanced guidelines cover empanelment of external agencies for due diligence, conflicts of interest policy, and allow the creation of additional security post NCD listing.

    AML / KYC

    SEBI Issues Rules on Trading Account Deactivation for Inadequate KYC

    By Editors | 09/08/2022

    Trading or demat accounts will be automatically deactivated if a show-cause notice or order issued by SEBI is undeliverable at the addresses mentioned in KYC records.

    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI Forms Dedicated Committee to Advice on FPI Policy

    By Editors | 09/08/2022

    The committee will advise increasing FPI participation in Indian markets. FPIs are currently coping with a transition to T+1 settlement in the country.

    ESG / Sustainability

    SEBI Proposes Enhancements to Green Bond Framework

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/08/2022

    SEBI proposes to expand the framework to cover more of India’s commitments from COP26, introduce the concept of ‘blue bonds’, and enhance disclosures.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Data with Destiny: Bridging Asia’s ESG Information Gap

    By Editors | 02/08/2022

    While there has been a surge of data disclosure in Asia, the lack of a unified set of rules across the region opens the door for inconsistencies.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India Launches First International Bullion Exchange

    By Editors | 01/08/2022

    The exchange is expected to facilitate efficient price discovery; ensure standardisation, quality assurance and sourcing integrity; and help bring more foreign traders to India.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes Rules for Mutual Fund ‘Execution-only’ Platforms

    By Editors | 31/07/2022

    Operators of platforms offering execution-only services in direct plans offered by mutual funds would have to register with SEBI, AMFI or stock exchanges.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes Regulatory Framework for Online Bond Platforms

    By Editors | 28/07/2022

    SEBI proposes in a new consultation paper that online bond trading platforms should register as stock brokers or be run by SEBI-registered brokers.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India: Fees, Charges Payable to SEBI Now Subject to 18pc GST

    By Editors | 26/07/2022

    Fees paid by stock exchanges, clearing corporations, depositories, intermediaries and investors in securities markets are now subject to 18% GST.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI to Extend Insider Trading Prohibitions to Mutual Funds

    By Editors | 17/07/2022

    SEBI plans to require asset managers to disclose the holdings and transactions of connected persons, as well as those of their immediate relatives, on an independent platform.

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