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AML / KYC
SEBI Consults on Creation of Accredited Investor Class
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 04/03/2021
SEBI says the new investor classification can help it to focus its regulatory resources on investors that need more protection and facilitate innovation in the securities market.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Drafts New Rules for Independent Directors of Listed Companies
By Editors | 02/03/2021
SEBI proposes to introduce a ‘dual approval’ system where appointments of independent directors must be approved by both majority and minority shareholders.
ESG / Sustainability
SEBI to Issue ESG Disclosure Guidelines for Listed Companies
By Editors | 02/03/2021
Chairman Ajay Tyagi said SEBI will issue new guidelines “soon”, with a view to achieving greater transparency and accountability from listed companies on ESG.
Market Infrastructure
SEBI, FinMin Order NSE to Explain Three Hour Trading Halt
By Editors | 25/02/2021
NSE had attributed the trading halt to issues with their links to two telecom service providers. An interim report is expected within 24 hours.
Market Infrastructure
SEBI Board Meeting: A Preview of Things to Come
By Editors | 21/02/2021
SEBI has relaxed its minimum public offer requirements just days after revealing a number of new initiatives in its annual report.
Securities / Derivatives
RBI Issues Draft Guidelines to Open Up CDS Market
By Manesh Samtani | 16/02/2021
Under the guidelines, retail users will be allowed to buy permitted credit derivatives for hedging purposes, whereas non-retail can do so for any purpose.
Enforcement
SEBI Penalises NSE, Former Officials in Colocation Case
By Editors | 12/02/2021
SEBI says NSE failed to ensure fair and equitable access by trading members subscribing to its tick-by-tick data feed system.
Capital / Liquidity
SEBI to Require AMCs to Help Capitalise New Clearing Corporation
By Editors | 07/02/2021
Individual contributions by asset managers towards the new LPCC will be calculated based on their AUM in open ended debt-oriented mutual fund schemes.
Fintech / Regtech
SEBI Revises Entry Norms for Innovation Sandbox
By Editors | 04/02/2021
The revisions introduce graded entry norms to encourage innovation and make it easier for firms to participate in the sandbox.
Market Infrastructure
Policy Rethink Needed to Promote Green Finance Development in India
By Manesh Samtani | 27/01/2021
India needs a policy framework that addresses existing frictions at both the national and state levels, says a new paper from the RBI.
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