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AML / KYC
India Moves to Prevent ‘Opportunistic Takeovers’ by Chinese Investors
By Editors | 19/04/2020
India has introduced a pre-approval requirement for all foreign investment from seven countries including China to curb “opportunistic takeovers or acquisitions” of Indian companies.
AML / KYC
SEBI Seeks Details on UBOs of Chinese, Hong Kong FPIs
By Editors | 16/04/2020
Prompted by the PBOC raising its stake in HDFC to over 1%, SEBI is reportedly concerned that Indian companies may face takeover threats from Chinese investors.
Market Infrastructure
RBI Reduces Market Hours to Curb Volatility
By Editors | 06/04/2020
During India’s lockdown, currency, bond and money markets will operate for only 4 hours. SEBI has also brought forward the cut-off times for the mutual fund industry.
AML / KYC
The Four e-KYC Models Around the World
By Claus Christensen | 05/04/2020
Claus Christensen at Know Your Customer Ltd identifies four e-KYC models in use across the world, but says that harmonisation and consolidation of these schemes is likely.
Market Infrastructure
SEBI Asks Rating Agencies to Delay Default Recognition
By Editors | 31/03/2020
Market participants call SEBI’s move timely, amid fears of mass downgrades in light of the operational disruptions caused by Covid-19.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Extends Implementation Timelines on Key Market Reforms
By Editors | 31/03/2020
The new stewardship code for mutual funds is deferred three months. Portfolio managers, AIFs, and VC funds have two more months to comply with new disclosure requirements.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Grants Compliance Relief to Fund Managers, Brokers, Issuers
By Editors | 24/03/2020
The new measures include relief from mutual fund policy initiatives, penalty provision exemptions for brokers, and various deadline extensions.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Tightens Short-selling, Margin Rates to Curb Volatility
By Editors | 23/03/2020
SEBI is hoping to rein in speculation by reducing the position limits and raising margin rates in equity and debt derivatives.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Allows Extra Time to File Quarterly, Annual Results
By Editors | 20/03/2020
Listed companies will have until 30 June to file their quarterly and annual financial results for the period ending 31 March.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI to Restrict Corporate Guarantees Extended by Listed Companies
By Editors | 09/03/2020
Under the proposal, listed companies will only be allowed to provide guarantees based on “economic interest”, and subject to prior approval from the majority of minority shareholders.
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