SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA

    Market Infrastructure

    NSE, SGX Reach Agreement on India Derivatives

    By Editors | 01/04/2019

    NSE and SGX have reportedly finalised an agreement that will enable SGX to offer trading in Nifty derivatives to Singapore investors through a special purpose vehicle operating as a broker at GIFT City.

    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI Updates Disaster Recovery Guidelines for Market Infrastructures

    By Editors | 01/04/2019

    Stock exchanges, depositories and clearing corporations must have in place business continuity plans and disaster recovery policies that ensure ‘zero data loss’

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Amends Norms on Mutual Fund Commissions, Disclosures

    By Editors | 27/03/2019

    SEBI has set a cap on up-fronting of trail commissions and amended disclosure rules to “protect the interests of investors.”

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI to Issue Regulatory Sandbox Guidelines Within 2 Months

    By Editors | 26/03/2019

    The RBI will set up a regulatory sandbox and create an ecosystem which promotes collaboration in fintech, central bank governor Shaktikanta Das said on Monday.

    Enforcement

    SEBI Seeks Broader Powers to Pursue Securities Law Violations

    By Editors | 25/03/2019

    SEBI wants to be able to inspect the books of listed companies when it suspects any securities law violations, and to impose penalties for the manipulation of a company’s accounts.

    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI Consults on Adoption of Dual Class Share Structures

    By Editors | 22/03/2019

    SEBI’s consultation paper seeks feedback on the issuance of dual class shares by companies already listed in India and those that may be in future.

    Market Infrastructure

    UPDATED – Bank of England Grants Recognition to Indian Clearing Corporations

    By Editors | 20/03/2019

    The Metropolitan Clearing Corporation of India is the first Indian clearing corporation to receive recognition from under the UK’s temporary recognition regime.

    Enforcement

    RBI Issues Finalised Guidelines on Market Abuse

    By Editors | 18/03/2019

    The new rules against market abuse cover market and benchmark manipulation and the misuse of information in markets regulated by the RBI.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India Scraps FPI Investment Cap for Corporate Bonds

    By Editors | 13/03/2019

    In response to market feedback, SEBI has dropped the 20% cap on foreign portfolio investors’ investment in corporate bonds.

    AML / KYC

    SEBI’s Meets Opposition from Global Funds on KYC Requirements

    By Editors | 12/03/2019

    Global asset managers have opposed SEBI’s plan to create a centralised database of beneficial owners of foreign portfolio investors.

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