Securities and Exchange Board of India

    SEBI Standardises Rating Scales Used in Issuer & Credit Ratings

    By Editors | 01/11/2022

    Standardised symbols, definitions and descriptors have been devised for issuer ratings and corporate credit ratings, following consultation with CRAs.

    Market Infrastructure

    ESMA to Withdraw Recognition of Six Indian CCPs

    By Editors | 01/11/2022

    EMIR conditions for recognition are not met because no cooperation arrangements have been concluded between ESMA and the relevant Indian authorities.

    Market Infrastructure

    BSE India Launches Trading in Electronic Gold Receipts

    By Editors | 27/10/2022

    Individual investors as well as commercial participants like importers, banks, refiners, and jewellery manufacturers can participate.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Permits Stockbrokers to Place Client Bids on RFQ Platforms

    By Editors | 25/10/2022

    Stockbrokers will be allowed to place bids on stock exchanges’ RFQ platforms on behalf of clients from 1 January 2023.

    ESG / Sustainability

    SEBI Sets Out Governance Requirements for Social Stock Exchanges

    By Editors | 18/10/2022

    A seven-member governing council must be constituted before SEBI will grant final approval for the launch of a social stock exchange.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India Establishes Protocols for Interoperable Regulatory Sandbox

    By Editors | 17/10/2022

    The interoperable regulatory sandbox will enable firms to test innovative products and services that fall under multiple financial sector regulators.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Issues Framework for Dealing with CRA Licence Cancellations

    By Editors | 17/10/2022

    The new framework comes after SEBI for the first time cancelled the licence of a CRA, Brickwork Ratings India, and ordered it to wind down its operations within six months.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ESG Ratings Space Needs Regulatory Intervention

    By Hazel Ilango | 14/10/2022

    The IEEFA’s Hazel James Ilango says regulatory intervention is needed in the ESG ratings sector to enhance market confidence and protect investors.

    Enforcement

    SEBI Cancels Rating Agency Licence for the First Time

    By Editors | 10/10/2022

    Brickwork Ratings India failed to exercise proper skill, care and diligence while discharging its duties as a credit rating agency, SEBI said.

    ESG / Sustainability

    BSE India Receives Approval to Set Up Social Stock Exchange

    By Editors | 10/10/2022

    The social stock exchange will allow direct listings from non-profit organisations and for-profit social enterprises.

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