SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA

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    Fintech / Regtech

    SEBI Consults on Framework for Orderly Exit of KYC Registration Agencies

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2025

    KRAs would be required to develop a Standard Operating Procedure to ensuring continuity of services in the event of voluntary exit or involuntary cessation of operations.

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    SEBI Warns Public Against ‘Opinion Trading’ Platforms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/05/2025

    SEBI warned that ‘opinion trading platforms’ fall outside its regulatory remit, offer no investor protection, and may be operating illegally.

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    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI Tightens Cybersecurity Framework for Regulated Entities

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/05/2025

    SEBI is introducing new classification thresholds, exemptions for smaller entities, and stricter controls for larger market participants.

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    Enforcement

    SEBI Imposes Trading Ban on Patel Wealth Advisors Over Spoofing

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2025

    Interim order restrains Patel Wealth Advisors and its directors from accessing the securities market, citing systematic spoofing practices that generated unlawful gains.

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    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI Extends Deadline for QSBs to Enable T+0 Settlement

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2025

    Qualified Stock Brokers have until 1 November 2025 to set up their systems to participate in optional T+0 settlement, instead of 1 May 2025.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    SEBI Updates Requirements for ESG Rating Providers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2025

    A new circular introduces flexibility in ESG rating withdrawals, streamlines disclosure requirements, and offers relief to newer ESG rating providers.

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    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI Tightens Timelines for Collection of Margins

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2025

    The new rules shorten the collection timeline for non-upfront margins to better align with the T+1 settlement cycle effective since January 2023.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    India’s NSE Revises Criteria for SME Migration to Main Board

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/04/2025

    The NSE has announced thresholds for capital, revenue, profitability, and regulatory compliance, effective 1 May 2025.

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    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI Proposes Reforms to Online Dispute Resolution Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/04/2025

    SEBI proposes to expand the scope to include depositories, while also introducing direct arbitration for select cases and enhancing safeguards.

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    AML / KYC

    India Issues Rules for KYC Registration Agencies in GIFT City

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2025

    The regulations outline eligibility, compliance, and cybersecurity requirements for KYC Registration Agencies operating in GIFT City.

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