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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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