Securities and Exchange Board of India

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Defers Phase III Rollout of Revised Nomination Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/12/2025

SEBI has postponed Phase III of its revamped nomination rules after intermediaries sought more time for system and process changes.

ESG / Sustainability

Financial Regulators Failing on Nature Risk Despite Climate Progress, WWF Says

By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

A global assessment finds major gaps in addressing risks from deforestation and water stress, urging APAC regulators to act.

AML / KYC

SEBI Eases Geo-Tagging Rules for NRIs Undertaking Re-KYC

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/12/2025

SEBI has relaxed geo-tagging and physical location requirements for NRIs completing re-KYC digitally, easing access while retaining safeguards such as GPS verification and anti-spoofing checks.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Issues Rules for Migration to Accredited-Investor AIFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/12/2025

The new framework introduces a formal pathway for Accredited Investor–only funds and expands operational flexibilities for Large Value Funds.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Launches PaRRVA Framework to Verify Performance Claims, Tackle Finfluencers

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/12/2025

The new SEBI-backed verification agency aims to curb misleading claims from finfluencers and provide investors with independently verified performance data.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Mulls Tighter Derivatives Trading Norms to Limit Retail Participation

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/12/2025

SEBI is examining whether to introduce investor suitability criteria for derivatives trading, including rules tied to a trader’s equity market exposure.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Consolidation of FPI Rules to Streamline Foreign Investment

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/12/2025

The consultation proposes consolidated rules for FPIs and Designated Depository Participants to simplify compliance and improve regulatory clarity.

Enforcement

SEBI Bans Finfluencer for Providing Advisory Services without Registration

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/12/2025

SEBI’s interim order alleges that a so-called trading academy operated by a finfluencer offered unregistered trading advice to thousands of retail investors.

Securities / Derivatives

Cayman Islands Seeks Info-Sharing Pacts with Indian Regulators

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2025

The territory is pursuing MoUs with SEBI and IFSCA to boost transparency and strengthen oversight of cross-border investment funds.