Securities and Exchange Board of India

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Enhances Cybersecurity Requirements for Asset Managers

    By Editors | 19/06/2022

    A new framework that took effect on 15 July requires AMCs to conduct cyber audits twice a year and report incidents within six hours of detection.

    India: AMFI Directs Fund Managers to End Remote Work Arrangements

    By Editors | 31/05/2022

    AMFI’s advisory asks fund managers to end flexibilities that allowed employees to work from their homes by 10 June 2022.

    Enforcement

    SEBI Raids Brokers in Axis Fund Front-running Probe

    By Editors | 29/05/2022

    Fund managers of Axis Mutual Fund shared trade information with outside brokers and other entities who traded on the information ahead of Axis funds.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Issues New Norms to Boost Appeal of ETFs, Index Funds

    By Editors | 29/05/2022

    ETF managers must appoint at least two market makers. The minimum subscription amount required for new fund offers has been reduced.

    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI Updates Market Infrastructure Cyber Security Framework

    By Editors | 24/05/2022

    Stock exchanges, clearing corporations, and depositories are required to conduct a comprehensive cyber audit at least twice each financial year.

    Fintech / Regtech

    SEBI Seeks to Ban Celebs from Promoting, Endorsing Crypto

    By Editors | 19/05/2022

    SEBI suggested to a parliamentary committee that prominent public figures be barred from promoting or endorsing crypto products.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes to Allow Confidential Filings of IPO Documents

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 19/05/2022

    SEBI is looking to incentivise more IPO listings by addressing concerns that information contained in IPO documents could be used by an applicant’s competitors.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    India’s NSDL Launches Blockchain Platform for NCD Market

    By Editors | 16/05/2022

    The new platform will record NCD creation, continuously monitor covenants and asset cover, and track credit ratings.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Revises Framework for Calculating Margin Requirements

    By Editors | 14/05/2022

    The margin requirements calculated for derivatives will be based on the fixed beginning-of-day margin parameters.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Freezes New IPOs Amid Concerns of Rejected Bids

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/05/2022

    IPO subscription applications are being rejected because funds are not being blocked, with some investors “gaming” the system.

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