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Structural Regulation
SEBI Introduces Framework to Lower Entry Barrier for Passive Funds
By Editors | 04/01/2025
The framework allows PE funds set up in India or overseas to sponsor “MF Lite” entities, subject to certain conditions
Clearing & Post-Trade
RBI to Require Reporting of OTC Gold Derivatives Trades
By Editors | 03/01/2025
Starting from 1 February, banks must report all OTC transactions in gold derivatives undertaken in domestic markets, GIFT City, and outside India.
AI Risk & Governance
RBI Forms Committee to Develop Regulatory Framework for AI
By Editors | 03/01/2025
The committee includes experts from IIT Bombay, NASSCOM, IIT Madras, MEITy, Trilegal, HDFC Bank, Microsoft, and the RBI.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Board Approves Plan to Tighten Merchant Banker Rules
By Editors | 02/01/2025
SEBI will raise the net worth requirement for merchant bankers and require them to maintain a quarter of this in liquid assets at all times
Structural Regulation
SEBI to Implement Stricter Rules for SME Listings
By Editors | 01/01/2025
SEBI is raising the minimum investment required to subscribe to an SME IPO and introducing measures to ensure promoters retain significant shareholdings.
Cybersecurity
SEBI Provides Relief on Deadlines for Cybersecurity Measures
By Editors | 01/01/2025
SEBI said it won’t impose penalties for non-compliance for three months provided REs can demonstrate progress with implementation.
Reporting & Disclosures
SEBI Defers Key ESG Reporting Deadline by One Year
By Editors | 28/12/2024
The BRSR Core reporting deadline is deferred by one year until fiscal year 2025-2026 for value chain disclosures and assurance.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Extends Agri-Derivatives Trading Suspension for One Month
By Editors | 23/12/2024
The one-month extension, instead of the three one-year extensions seen since 2021, is viewed as a signal that the suspension might be lifted early next year.
Supervision & Enforcement
RBI Removes Business Restrictions on Two Edelweiss Group Firms
By Editors | 22/12/2024
The RBI is satisfied that adequate remedial measures have been put in place at the two entities to address its earlier supervisory concerns.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Tightens Norms on Issuance of ODIs by FPIs
By Editors | 18/12/2024
New requirements on the issuance and use of offshore derivative instruments by FPIs are being introduced to prevent regulatory arbitrage.
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