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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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