SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Permits ESG, Credit Rating Providers to Operate in GIFT City

By Ajoy K Das | 20/07/2024

SEBI added the IFSCA to the list of regulators that can oversee the activities of ESG and credit rating providers.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes New Asset Class for High Risk Takers

By Ajoy K Das | 18/07/2024

To discourage retail investors, SEBI has proposed a minimum investment threshold of INR 1 million for this new asset class.

Enforcement

SEBI Proposes ‘Summary Proceedings’ for Certain Intermediary-led Violations

By Ajoy K Das | 17/07/2024

The move is part of the capital market regulator’s efforts to streamline regulatory processes and ensure swift enforcement actions.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Recognises BSE as Supervisory Body for Analysts, Advisers

By Ajoy K Das | 15/07/2024

BSE has been granted five-year recognition as supervisory body for research analysts and investment advisors.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Permits Banks to Use Ratings by Brickwork Ratings India

By Ajoy K Das | 12/07/2024

SEBI had cancelled Brickwork’s registration as a CRA in 2022, but the central bank now has allowed banks to use its ratings for loans up to INR 2.5 billion.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Committee Recommends Measures to Curb Derivatives Trading Volumes

By Ajoy K Das | 11/07/2024

The committee proposes increasing minimum lot sizes and limiting options to address rising speculative trading in derivatives.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Issues New Rules for Passively Managed Funds

By Ajoy K Das | 10/07/2024

SEBI is imposing a new cap for passive mutual fund schemes on investments in sponsor-affiliated companies.

Capital / Liquidity

SEBI Proposes Collateral Norms for Clearing Corporations

By Ajoy K Das | 05/07/2024

SEBI said interest income derived from collateral posted should be periodically distributed to clearing members.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Mandates Fraud Prevention Mechanisms for Stock Brokers

By Ajoy K Das | 05/07/2024

The regulator said that the measures will ensure higher standards of market integrity and investor protection.