Securities and Exchange Board of India

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Allows Mutual Funds to Trade IRS for Hedging

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2021

    SEBI says mutual fund schemes may enter into plain vanilla interest rate swaps for hedging purposes.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Planning Dedicated Framework For SPACs – Report

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/06/2021

    To allow SPACs in India, SEBI would have to either introduce a separate law or amend current regulations.

    Fintech / Regtech

    SEBI Revises Eligibility Rules for Regulatory Sandbox

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2021

    SEBI-registered entities can apply to the sandbox in partnership with other entities. Eligibility requirements are set out for two stages of sandbox testing.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Updates Rules for Centralised Corporate Bond Database

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/06/2021

    The updated rules aim to further streamline the centralised database and provide further ease of access of information for investors.

    RBI Issues Final Directions on Certificate of Deposit Issuance

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 09/06/2021

    Banks are not allowed to grant loans against CDs, but they are now permitted to buy back CDs before maturity, subject to certain conditions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Allows Foreign Funds to Transfer Securities to IFSC Off-Market

    By Editors | 07/06/2021

    Off-market transfers lower the costs associated with relocating funds to Gift City and make it a more attractive investment destination.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Enters MOU with Luxembourg Securities Regulator

    By Editors | 07/06/2021

    The MOU will facilitate mutual assistance, supervisory cooperation, and effective enforcement in the securities markets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Defers Fund Disclosure Rule by Three Months

    By Editors | 04/06/2021

    New rules for the disclosure of scheme risk-o-meters, performance and portfolio details will be implemented on 1 September instead of 1 June.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Raises Overseas Investment Limits for Mutual Funds

    By Editors | 03/06/2021

    The overseas investment limit was raised from $600mn to $1bn. For investments in overseas ETFs, the limit was raised from $200mn to $300mn.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Consults on Framework for New Gold Exchange

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/05/2021

    The proposed gold exchange would facilitate trading in so-called ‘Electronic Gold Receipts’, and help to improve transparency and price discovery.

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