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Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Issues Risk Management Rules for Negative Commodity Prices
By Editors | 23/09/2020
Clearing corporations are directed to ensure their systems are ready to implement the alternate risk management framework by 21 November.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Modifies NAV Rules for Mutual Fund Schemes
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/09/2020
The move is expected to create a more level playing field for all mutual fund investors and promote greater use of digital payment channels.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Directs Multi Cap Funds to Raise Exposure to Smaller Stocks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/09/2020
New guidelines will force multi cap funds to dump large cap stocks in favour of small- and mid-cap stocks by January 2021.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Revises Mutual Fund Side Pocketing Standards
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/09/2020
Previously, only debt securities downgraded below investment grade can be side pocketed. Side pocketing will be allowed for even higher-rated debts that are restructured due to Covid-19.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Asks Rating Agencies Not to Classify Restructured Debt as Default
By Editors | 06/09/2020
Credit rating agencies are asked not to consider debt restructured as a result of Covid-19 related stress as a default event.
Securities / Derivatives
India: New Cash Segment Margin Rules Take Effect
By Editors | 01/09/2020
India’s brokers association had asked for additional time for firms to implement system changes and address operational challenges. SEBI refused the request.
Market Infrastructure
India Planning Specialised Cyber Agency for Financial Sector
By Editors | 19/08/2020
The specialised agency was proposed in 2017 by then finance minister Arun Jaitley. On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India will soon have a new cyber security policy.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Consults on New Format for Sustainability Reporting
By Editors | 18/08/2020
The top 1,000 listed entities by market cap can adopt the new format voluntarily for the financial year 2020-21. It will become mandatory from the financial year 2021-22.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Issues Rules on Administrative Assistance to Trustees
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 16/08/2020
Mutual fund trustees must appoint a dedicated employee with professional qualifications and a minimum five years of experience.
Enforcement
SEBI to Only Accept Complaints through Online Platform
By Editors | 12/08/2020
SEBI’s web-based centralised grievance redressal system known as SCORES has been in operation for 9 years. A new mobile app was launched in March.
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