SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA

    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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