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Shift in leadership landscape? Non-govt chiefs at financial regulators
Will more regulators such as Trai follow suit?
 "Shift in leadership landscape? Non-govt chiefs at financial regulators")
SAT dismisses Sebi penalty on Apollo Tyres in share buyback case
The present appeal was filed against the Sebi's order passed in November, 2018 that levied a penalty of Rs 65 lakh on Apollo Tyres for violation of buyback rules
 "SAT dismisses Sebi penalty on Apollo Tyres in share buyback case")
Sebi fines Rs 2 lakh on CDSL Ventures over delay in audit reporting
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) inspected CDSL Ventures Ltd to examine its compliance with the KYC Registration Agency (KRA) regulations
 "Sebi fines Rs 2 lakh on CDSL Ventures over delay in audit reporting")
Cong alleges Sebi 'reluctant' to probe allegations against Adani group
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh cited a media report to say that the "stench of illegality" around another Adani-linked shell company - Opal Investment - is getting stronger
 "Cong alleges Sebi 'reluctant' to probe allegations against Adani group")
Sebi extends deadline demat a/c nomination; SBI MF promotes DP Singh
In March, the regulator had extended the deadline from March 31 to September 30
MCA in talks with market regulator Sebi to allow issue of fractional shares
The senior official said that Sebi has views on this issue since it impacts the listed companies and will soon be making a presentation to MCA on the matter
Extended market benefits
Longer trading hours to help investors respond better to global events
Sebi extends deadline to add nominees for demat account holders till Dec 31
Sebi on Tuesday extended the deadline by three months to December-end for existing demat account holders to provide choice of nomination or formally opt out of nomination through a declaration form
Submit documents in PACL case by Oct-end for refunds: Sebi to investors
The panel has asked only those investors whose applications have been successfully verified to submit their original certificates
Regulatory framework for large unlisted firms by MCA in the works
The Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020, provided for the preparation of financial results of prescribed classes of unlisted companies periodically, but the same was not notified by the MCA
 "Regulatory framework for large unlisted firms by MCA in the works")
BRSR filings: Not mere disclosures
It should be used to improve ESG parameters, analyse vulnerability, and build appropriate tools for supervision and regulation
 "BRSR filings: Not mere disclosures")
National Stock Exchange aims for extended F&O trading hours by March 2024
Move to accommodate interest of FPIs, introduction may take few months after receiving Sebi nod
 "National Stock Exchange aims for extended F&O trading hours by March 2024")
Regulatory relook: Move to push firms away from in-house RTAs on the cards
Sebi looking to increase networth requirement, other measures; may float discussion paper
 "Regulatory relook: Move to push firms away from in-house RTAs on the cards")
Appeal to 'slow mind' to wean investors off F&O
Investors' 'fast mind' gets lured towards the F&O segment, enticed by the prospects of quick gains. A campaign targeting the 'slow mind' can induce prudence
 "Appeal to 'slow mind' to wean investors off F&O")
Sebi empanels 34 entities for forensic investigation of MFs, AMCs, trustees
These 34 entities have been empanelled after evaluation of all the applications in response to Expression of Interest (EoI) invited by the capital markets regulator in February
Sebi levies Rs 55 lakh fine on 11 entities for non-genuine trades
The orders came after the regulator observed large-scale reversal trades in the illiquid stock options segment on the BSE, leading to artificial volumes on the exchange
 "Sebi levies Rs 55 lakh fine on 11 entities for non-genuine trades")
Sebi removes penalties on cos unable to meet mandatory bond mkt borrowing
The regulator said it would grant more flexibility to large companies for incremental borrowing via bonds
Sebi notifies rule for listing non-convertible debt securities on exchanges
Sebi has amended rules under which listed entities with outstanding non-convertible debt securities will be required to list subsequent issuance of such securities on stock exchanges
Market regulator Sebi eases corporate bond issuance norms for large firms
Sebi removes penalty, introduces incentives
Sebi firms 'corporate group' definition amid offshore funds scrutiny
This communication was sent by stock exchanges on behalf of the regulator - the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) - to companies earlier this week and has not been previously reported
 "Sebi firms 'corporate group' definition amid offshore funds scrutiny")