Securities and Exchange Board of India

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Seeks to Loosen Restrictions on Mutual Fund Sponsors

    By Editors | 13/04/2022

    A new working group will recommend new eligibility criteria that could allow private equity funds and other pooled investment vehicles entities to sponsor mutual funds.

    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI Forms New Committee to Enhance Governance of MIIs

    By Editors | 12/04/2022

    The committee will suggest measures to improve governance at market infrastructure institutions, including NSE, which experienced lapses during the tenure of its former CEO.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Standardises Industry Classification Framework for CRAs

    By Editors | 11/04/2022

    The standardised framework will help enable uniformity in the classifications being used across sectors and in the securities market, SEBI said.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Defers Deadline on Use of Pool Accounts for Fund Transactions

    By Editors | 09/04/2022

    SEBI said AMFI has sought additional time for the implementation of directions that prohibit intermediaries from pooling investor money for mutual fund transactions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Raises Limit for Equity Investments via UPI Mechanism

    By Editors | 07/04/2022

    The limit for individual investors applying in public issues of equity shares and convertibles using the UPI mechanism is being increased.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Clarifies New Related Party Transaction Rule

    By Editors | 07/04/2022

    Related party transactions approved before 1 April under the old rules will require approval from shareholders.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Approves Enhancements to CIS Rules

    By Editors | 03/04/2022

    The amendments will require CIS managers and certain designated employees to invest in the CIS they manage, and limit investment in other CIS managers.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes to Shorten Timelines for Open Offers, Buybacks

    By Editors | 31/03/2022

    The proposed changes include a shorter time period during which an open offer or buyback offer can remain open, from 10 days to 5 days.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Indian Banks ‘Unprepared’ to Fight Climate Change: Report

    By Editors | 31/03/2022

    A report from Climate Risk Horizons finds that most Indian banks have not yet factored climate change into their business strategies.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI to Allow Exchanges to Offer Commodity Index Options

    By Editors | 29/03/2022

    SEBI has set out a product design and risk management framework that should be used by exchanges looking to offer such products.

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