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ESG / Sustainability
SEBI Sets Out Governance Requirements for Social Stock Exchanges
By Editors | 18/10/2022
A seven-member governing council must be constituted before SEBI will grant final approval for the launch of a social stock exchange.
Fintech / Regtech
India Establishes Protocols for Interoperable Regulatory Sandbox
By Editors | 17/10/2022
The interoperable regulatory sandbox will enable firms to test innovative products and services that fall under multiple financial sector regulators.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Issues Framework for Dealing with CRA Licence Cancellations
By Editors | 17/10/2022
The new framework comes after SEBI for the first time cancelled the licence of a CRA, Brickwork Ratings India, and ordered it to wind down its operations within six months.
ESG / Sustainability
ESG Ratings Space Needs Regulatory Intervention
By Hazel Ilango | 14/10/2022
The IEEFA’s Hazel James Ilango says regulatory intervention is needed in the ESG ratings sector to enhance market confidence and protect investors.
Enforcement
SEBI Cancels Rating Agency Licence for the First Time
By Editors | 10/10/2022
Brickwork Ratings India failed to exercise proper skill, care and diligence while discharging its duties as a credit rating agency, SEBI said.
ESG / Sustainability
BSE India Receives Approval to Set Up Social Stock Exchange
By Editors | 10/10/2022
The social stock exchange will allow direct listings from non-profit organisations and for-profit social enterprises.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Extends 2FA Requirement to Fund Subscription Transactions
By Editors | 05/10/2022
AMCs are already required to authenticate mutual fund redemption transactions. The requirement is being extended to include subscription transactions.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI to Amend IPO Framework, Introduce Bond Platform Rules
By Editors | 04/10/2022
At its board meeting, SEBI also decided to allow net settlement between the cash and derivatives segments, which will enable netting benefits and reduce margins.
Securities / Derivatives
India Allows FPIs to Trade Commodity Derivatives Market
By Editors | 03/10/2022
Since 2018, FPIs been allowed to trade exchange-traded commodity derivatives but only to hedge actual underlying exposures to physical commodities.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Modifies Rules on Daily Price Limits for Commodity Futures
By Editors | 02/10/2022
Exchanges may relax the daily price limit in “exceptional circumstance” to resolve price differences between local and overseas markets.
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