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Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes New Service to Simplify Shareholder E-Voting
By Editors | 06/03/2020
SEBI proposes to enable access to multiple e-voting service providers through a single login and authentication at the depository level.
SEBI Lowers Net Worth Requirement for Gift City Investment Advisers
By Editors | 03/03/2020
The net worth requirement has been lowered to $700,000 from $1.5mn previously following feedback on SEBI’s January guidelines for Gift City investment advisers.
Securities / Derivatives
Entities Allowed to Operate in Gift City Without Forming New Company
By Editors | 28/02/2020
According to SEBI, entities can offer financial services in Gift City in connection with the securities market without forming a separate company.
SEBI to Allow Investors Direct Access to Mutual Funds via Stock Exchanges
By Editors | 28/02/2020
The change would allow investors to bypass distributors, investments advisers and other intermediaries when purchasing and redeeming mutual fund units.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Imposes New Margin Collection Norms on Brokers
By Editors | 27/02/2020
From 1 June, collateral accepted by brokers for margin purposes must be held in a separate demat account created in the depository system, tagged as ‘Client Securities Margin Pledge Account’.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Amends Margin Framework for Cash, Derivatives Segments
By Editors | 25/02/2020
Margin requirements will be lower for positions that are hedged against each other, making some options strategies more feasible for traders.
SEBI Approves Proposals to Tighten Investment Adviser Regulation
By Editors | 21/02/2020
The proposals approved include higher net worth requirements for investment advisers, a cap on fees, and segregation of investment advice from product distribution.
Market Infrastructure
India Cabinet Approves SEBI-FCA Updated AIFMD MoU
By Editors | 20/02/2020
The updated MoU substitutes references to EU legislation with the relevant UK law, pursuant to the UK’s exit from the EU on 31 January.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Forms Municipal Bonds Development Committee
By Editors | 18/02/2020
The committee will advise on regulation to develop the primary and secondary markets for municipal bonds.
Capital / Liquidity
SEBI Bars Portfolio Managers from Charging Upfront Fees
By Editors | 18/02/2020
SEBI has barred portfolio managers from charging upfront fees from clients and imposed caps on annual management fees and exit loads.
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