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Foreign investors of AIFs in IFSC given exemption from furnishing PAN
This was a long-standing demand from foreign investors wanting to pool money at IFSC, instead of other offshore jurisdictions
 "Foreign investors of AIFs in IFSC given exemption from furnishing PAN")
Sebi lifts trading ban on Ruchi Global, 4 other firms in castor seeds case
Sebi had barred the five entities, among others, from the securities markets for alleged fraudulent and manipulative trading in castor seeds on leading commodity bourse NCDEX
 "Sebi lifts trading ban on Ruchi Global, 4 other firms in castor seeds case")
Govt panel moots 2 formats for business responsibility reporting by firms
This would help better reflecting the 'intent and scope of reporting requirement,' the report said
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Sebi slaps Rs 2 lakh fine on entity for submitting misleading documents
During an investigation, through summons dated January 17, 2018, Siddarth Business (noticee) was asked to provide details of pre-clearance obtained by all directors and the code of conduct
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Sebi slaps Rs 25 lakh fine on Yochana for fraudulent trading activities
Capital markets regulator Sebi has imposed a penalty of Rs 25 lakh on Yochana Vyapaar Pvt Ltd for indulging in fraudulent trading in illiquid stock options segment on the BSE.
Proxy firms play by new rulebook as Sebi tightens procedural guidelines
The new framework is aimed at increasing accountability, addressing conflict of interest, and establishing greater communication between proxy advisors and their clients and the company
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Lodge complaints only through our SCORES platform: Sebi asks investors
While registering the complaints, mandatory details like name of the investors, PAN, contact details and e-mail ID are to be provided for registration
 "Lodge complaints only through our SCORES platform: Sebi asks investors")
Markets regulator amends eligibility criteria for executive director's post
The move comes ahead of the interview of internal candidates for the post of two EDs in the general stream, scheduled for August 13
Market regulator cracks whip on front runners at Reliance Securities
Front running is a term used to describe a broker, or any other entity, carrying out trades based on foreknowledge of a big transaction to be placed
Appointment and disappointment
The fear that securities market would face disruption if the Sebi chairman was changed is to make the fundamental mistake of believing that a regulatory organisation begins and ends with the chairman
Sebi allows exchanges to regulate registered investment advisers
Advisors say move can help curb mis-selling through stock tips
Top Headlines: RBI puts rates on hold, FB lists India plan, and more
From RBI policy review, Facebook planning further expansion to Voda Idea reporting Q1 loss, here are the top news on Friday morning
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Sebi moves sessions court against RIL for violation of Companies Act
The company said the matter pertains to the issue of debentures with convertible warrants two decades ago
Govt extends Sebi chairman Ajay Tyagi's term for another 18 months
Tyagi's predecessor UK Sinha, who was initially appointed for a three-year term, was also given multiple extensions
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Ajay Tyagi gets 18 months' extension, to be Sebi chairman till Feb 2022
Tyagi, a 1984 batch IAS (retired) officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre, was appointed as the Sebi chairman in March 2017 for three years
 "Ajay Tyagi gets 18 months' extension, to be Sebi chairman till Feb 2022")
Gold price rises to Rs 54,004 per 10 gm, silver falls to Rs 64,925 per kg
In New Delhi, the price of 22-carat gold rose to Rs 52,450 per 10 gram
 "Gold price rises to Rs 54,004 per 10 gm, silver falls to Rs 64,925 per kg")
Regulators on guard to stave off a potential sovereign rating downgrade
Trimming of India's sovereign ratings to the lowest investment grade by Moody's Investors Service has triggered the move
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India Inc can now move Sebi to settle dispute with proxy advisory firms
The circular comes a day after Sebi issued the procedural guidelines
Sebi decides to decentralise portfolio managers registration work
Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday said it has decided to decentralise work related to registration of portfolio managers.
Sebi bans 4 entities for providing unauthorised investment advice
Those facing ban are -- Money Increase, Venture Revenue, their proprietor Ashish Chourasiya and Shinal Jain, who is connected to Chourasiya