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Strict action against those trying to manipulate CAS: Sebi chairman
Brokers updating their systems to show indicative pricing, allow after-market orders
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Sebi to overhaul SME framework, tighten accountability for AI, ML tools
The regulator will review trading lots, market making, underwriting and migration rules for SMEs, while proposed AI guidelines will impose clear responsibility on regulated entities
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Sebi reviewing small-company IPO, delisting rules: Chairman Tuhin Kanta
Sebi is also looking to support global fund management activity from India, Pandey said
Best of BS Opinion: Emigration must be aligned with global skills demand
Today's opinions examine skilled overseas migration, workplace child care, India's youth employment challenge, AI governance in finance and a civilian account of war-torn Beirut
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Sebi eyes SLBM reforms; may allow net settlement to boost market liquidity
Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Monday, at sidelines of a symposium on cyber security, that the regulator will soon come up with a consultation paper on SLBM, in its efforts to stabilise CAS
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Sebi cautions investors against 'live trading strategies' on social media
The regulator said it has come to its notice that certain individuals on social media platforms are offering real-time tips on taking positions in the stock market through live trading sessions.
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New Closing auction session here to stay, says Sebi chairman Pandey
Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the new closing auction session is here to stay, while the regulator plans a consultation paper on securities lending and borrowing reforms
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Sebi revamps mutual fund registration process, sets out eligibility norms
Sebi has also proposed extensive regulatory and background checks as part of the registration process.
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Sebi launches portals to strengthen cybersecurity incident reporting
The Incident Reporting Portal will streamline cybersecurity incident reporting, while the Cyber Suraksha Portal will serve as a central hub for information sharing
Svatantra Microfin files papers with Sebi for ₹3,000 crore public offer
The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue and an offer for sale of Rs 1,500 crore each; fresh proceeds will be used to augment the microfinance lender's Tier-I capital
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Sebi moots digital KYC for NRIs, overseas citizens and foreigners
Regulator seeks to ease onboarding in FATF-compliant countries via remote verification
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Sebi proposes settlement framework overhaul, seeks simpler calculations
The regulator has proposed a simpler formula for settlement amounts, lower additional charges for refiling and allowing settlement applications at the appellate stage
Sebi allows online bond platforms to offer GIFT-IFSC-regulated bonds
Sebi has allowed online bond platforms to offer GIFT-IFSC-regulated securities, expanding their product range while mandating clear overseas labelling and regulatory compliance
Sebi issues show-cause notice to Paytm officials over Dec 2023 disclosure
Sebi has questioned key managerial personnel of Paytm parent One 97 Communications over the timing of a December 2023 disclosure and its classification as unpublished price sensitive information
Sebi proposes mandatory 'Credit Risk-o-Meter' for debt securities
Under the proposal, issuers and online bond platform providers (OBPPs) would be required to display the Credit Risk-o-Meter in offer documents, abridged prospectuses, private placement memorandums
Smaller IPOs see sharper anchor investor exits after lock-in periods: Sebi
Sebi's study of 242 mainboard IPOs found an inverse relationship between issue size and anchor exit rates, with sub-Rs 250 crore issues recording the sharpest exits
Sebi proposes manager-led accreditation, wider eligibility for investors
Sebi has proposed allowing investment managers to determine accredited status during onboarding and adding securities market assets as an eligibility criterion for investors
Paytm CEO, CFO get Sebi notice over 2023 disclosure curbing small loans
The company, in a statement on December 6, 2023, said it would issue fewer sub-₹50,000 (about $525) personal loans, after the Reserve Bank of India tightened rules on consumer lending
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Closing Auction System is transparent, says Sebi Chairman Pandey
The regulator is seeking stakeholder feedback on the new auction mechanism as fund houses flag closing-price uncertainty, settlement constraints and initial operational issues
Sebi looks to ease position-limit, margin norms in commodity markets
The regulator is also considering wider FPI access, simpler settlement rules and lower participation costs while retaining safeguards in the commodity derivatives market