Page 2 - Latest Updates on SEBI
Sebi widens auditor pool for investment advisers, research analysts
Regulator allows cost accountants to conduct compliance audits, easing capacity constraints and expanding flexibility for investment advisers and research analysts
 "Sebi widens auditor pool for investment advisers, research analysts")
Sebi proposes IT resilience index for market infrastructure institutions
Regulator seeks to standardise metrics and strengthen oversight of critical IT systems across market infrastructure institutions, including exchanges and depositories
 "Sebi proposes IT resilience index for market infrastructure institutions")
Sebi, Google partner to monitor finfluencers' violation of norms
Regulator partners Google to strengthen AI monitoring of influencers and launches verified app labelling to help investors identify authentic intermediaries
 "Sebi, Google partner to monitor finfluencers' violation of norms")
Soon, you may be able to gift mutual funds like vouchers- Sebi proposal
Under the proposal, the purchaser of Gift PPI can gift the prepaid payment instrument to a recipient, who can then use the instrument to subscribe to mutual fund units, Sebi said
 "Soon, you may be able to gift mutual funds like vouchers- Sebi proposal")
Govt appoints Kompella Venkata Ramana Murty as Sebi whole-time member
Murty was formerly additional controller general of defence accounts for Ministry of Defence
 "Govt appoints Kompella Venkata Ramana Murty as Sebi whole-time member")
Sebi mulls allowing gift cards, prepaid instruments to invest in MFs
Sebi suggested a cap of Rs 50,000 per investor per financial year for investments made through gift PPIs
 "Sebi mulls allowing gift cards, prepaid instruments to invest in MFs")
57% of investment advisors based in five metro cities, shows data
Securities and Exchange Board of India flags a shrinking, metro-centric advisor base, raising concerns over financial inclusion and rising influence of unregulated finfluencers
 "57% of investment advisors based in five metro cities, shows data")
Sebi to look into HDFC board meeting's minutes after chairman's exit
Sebi will review HDFC Bank board minutes after chairman Atanu Chakraborty's exit, with its chief cautioning independent directors against unsubstantiated remarks
 "Sebi to look into HDFC board meeting's minutes after chairman's exit")
Sebi approves tighter conflict-of-interest and disclosure framework
New investments in pooled vehicles will be permitted, provided they are professionally managed by regulated market intermediaries
India's hidden credit constraints: Issue lies in pricing, regulation
Data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), and the World Bank suggests that India is a global outlier in the relative size of our credit markets
 "India's hidden credit constraints: Issue lies in pricing, regulation")
SC tells Sebi to respond to Sandesara plea in Sterling Biotech case
The SC bench observed that its primary concern was the recovery of funds, stating that it was interested in money coming back to India, as this would benefit banks
 "SC tells Sebi to respond to Sandesara plea in Sterling Biotech case")
HDFC Bank: Sebi chief says independent directors must act responsibly
It can be noted that the resignation had led to a sharp correction in the HDFC Bank scrip, as investors became concerned
Sebi board clears steps to ease doing business in REITs, InvITs, and AIFs
Sebi board clears FPI settlement norms; approves recommendations on conflict of interest
Sebi eases reporting norms for brokers, reduces compliance burden
Sebi has relaxed reporting requirements for brokers and depository participants, allowing selective account reporting and simplifying demat disclosure norms
Sebi amends norms to make IPO disclosures accessible, investor-friendly
IPO-bound companies will now be required to submit this abridged prospectus alongside their detailed offer documents
EPC player Trenzet Infra files papers with Sebi to raise funds via IPO
The company proposes to utilise proceeds from the fresh issue to support its working capital requirements, purchase of construction vehicles and equipment, and for general corporate purposes
 "EPC player Trenzet Infra files papers with Sebi to raise funds via IPO")
Sebi board to consider FPI settlement norms, intermediary reforms on Monday
Securities and Exchange Board of India to consider easing FPI settlement norms and tightening governance rules as part of a broad regulatory overhaul
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA settles Sebi case for ₹34.42 lakh over FPI lapses
Bank settles Sebi case over alleged violations of FPI regulations, including licensing and registration lapses, without admitting or denying findings
Valuation 'attractive' for FPIs to invest in India, says Sebi WTM Varshney
Sebi WTM Kamlesh Chandra Varshney says recent market correction has made Indian equities attractive for FPIs, while highlighting opportunities for Russian firms to raise capital and list locally
 "Valuation 'attractive' for FPIs to invest in India, says Sebi WTM Varshney")
Sebi may allow netting of funds for FPIs in March 23 board meeting
Relaxations for REITs and InvITs, and intermediaries on 'fit and proper' criteria also on the agenda