Securities and Exchange Board of India

    AML / KYC

    Indian Central Bank to Set up Cyber-Emergency Team

    By Samuel Riding | 19/04/2017

    Recent ‘ethical hack’ found cybersecurity weaknesses at two public sector banks.

    Market Infrastructure

    India Allows Equity Derivatives at IFSCs

    By Samuel Riding | 17/04/2017

    Position limit set at 10% of free float; 50% of domestic market MWPL by value.

    AML / KYC

    Indian Banks Seek Forensic Auditors Amid Fraud Fears

    By Samuel Riding | 12/04/2017

    Association says auditors should have at least 10 years experience for the largest suspected frauds.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI to Introduce Common Registration for Equity, Commodity Brokers

    By Editors | 31/03/2017

    Move removes need to lock-up funds separately for stock and commodity broking entities for net worth and base minimum capital requirements.

    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI Allows All-digital Fee Payments

    By Samuel Riding | 09/03/2017

    Indian securities regulator also amends charges on derivatives transactions.

    Market Infrastructure

    New SEBI Chief Takes Office

    By Samuel Riding | 02/03/2017

    Ajay Tiyagi to work on commodity market integration, HFT, REITs and municipal bonds.

    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI Auditing 15 Brokers

    By Samuel Riding | 01/03/2017

    Investigations continue into allegations of unfair access to NSE for high-frequency traders.

    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI Consults on Market Infrastructure Governance

    By Samuel Riding | 23/02/2017

    Regulator calls for recommendations on exchange, depository, clearing corporation rules.

    AML / KYC

    India MFs Must Offer Divestment Before Derivatives

    By Samuel Riding | 23/02/2017

    Funds no longer need to obtain positive consent for shift in investment strategy.

    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI Eyes Action Against Spot Market Brokers

    By Samuel Riding | 22/02/2017

    Five firms said to be involved in exchange being unable to repay investors,

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