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Sebi panel seeks overhaul of conflict-of-interest, disclosure norms
A Sebi committee led by former vigilance chief Pratyush Sinha has proposed mandatory asset disclosures, tighter investment rules, and an ethics oversight system for top officials to prevent conflicts
 "Sebi panel seeks overhaul of conflict-of-interest, disclosure norms")
Sebi warning triggers surge in withdrawals from digital gold fintechs
Following Sebi's warning that digital gold lies outside its regulatory scope, fintechs are facing scrutiny over vault practices, investor safety, and KYC compliance
 "Sebi warning triggers surge in withdrawals from digital gold fintechs")
SEBI warns on digital gold: Should you cash out or hold? Experts explain
'Safety must come before convenience,' say experts, urging investors to rethink unregulated digital gold after SEBI's latest caution
 "SEBI warns on digital gold: Should you cash out or hold? Experts explain")
Facing issues with your mutual fund or broker? File it on SEBI's SCORES
Market regulator's platform allows investors to track progress in finding solution to grievance
 "Facing issues with your mutual fund or broker? File it on SEBI's SCORES")
Sebi expert group on conflict of interest submits its report to chairman
The development marks a potential step towards tightening governance norms at the regulator. The report was handed over at Sebi Bhavan in Mumbai on November 10, Sebi said in a press release
InCred Holdings submits draft prospectus to Sebi for upcoming IPO
InCred Holdings submits draft prospectus to Sebi for upcoming IPO launch
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Sebi warns people against investing in digital gold products, flags risks
The cautionary statement came after Sebi observed that some online platforms have been promoting 'digital gold' or 'e-gold' products as an easy alternative to investing in physical gold
 "Sebi warns people against investing in digital gold products, flags risks")
Meritto's parent NoPaperForms files confidential IPO papers with Sebi
Currently, the company supports over 1,000 customers across India, the UAE, and Southeast Asia
 "Meritto's parent NoPaperForms files confidential IPO papers with Sebi")
Sebi flags valuation concerns in corporate deals, calls for more safeguards
Sebi's Kamlesh Chandra Varshney voiced concerns over inflated valuations in IPOs and corporate arrangements, urging stronger frameworks to protect minority shareholders and simplify compliance
Sebi to review short selling, SLB frameworks: Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Under the SLB mechanism, investors or institutions holding shares in their demat accounts can lend them to other market participants for a fee
 "Sebi to review short selling, SLB frameworks: Tuhin Kanta Pandey")
No regulatory gap, guardrails needed to protect investors: Sebi official
In the past, valuation concerns have been raised by many stakeholders, especially in cases of new-age or digital companies like Nykaa or Paytm's IPOs
 "No regulatory gap, guardrails needed to protect investors: Sebi official")
Sebi plans more IPO reforms, streamlining share pledge norms & disclosures
Sebi is preparing new reforms to ease IPO processes, including simplified share pledge rules, rationalised offer documents, and stronger corporate governance standards
 "Sebi plans more IPO reforms, streamlining share pledge norms & disclosures")
Algo trading: Trade with multiple stop-losses, strict risk control limits
When selecting an algo, factor in not just the returns but also the costs incurred while trading
 "Algo trading: Trade with multiple stop-losses, strict risk control limits")
Sebi reaches out to social media to check fraudulent investment activities
Sebi has expressed its support for the recommendations made by IOSCO and has urged major online platforms to act swiftly to address the growing challenges of investor fraud
Sebi proposes wider certification framework for market professionals
Sebi proposes major revamp of its certification framework, widening eligibility, introducing long-term NISM courses, and tightening exemptions to curb misuse
 "Sebi proposes wider certification framework for market professionals")
Sebi expands IPO anchor book to 40% to boost institutional participation
Additionally, the regulator has increased the number of anchor investors allowed for IPOs with an anchor portion above ₹250 crore, by raising the existing limit from 10 to 15 per ₹250 crore
Sebi open to raising cap on fees paid by mutual funds to brokerages
Sebi had proposed changes to mutual fund fee structures late last month to make them more transparent and to reduce costs for investors
Mutual fund equity buying in October lowest in six months at ₹17,778 cr
Equity deployment by mutual funds drops sharply as inflows moderate and fund managers turn cautious amid rising valuations and profit booking
 "Mutual fund equity buying in October lowest in six months at ₹17,778 cr")
Sebi chief urges stronger risk controls amid rise in algo, HFT trading
Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey warns that as algorithmic and high-frequency trading grow, intermediaries must balance speed with safety, ensure compliance, and protect investor trust
 "Sebi chief urges stronger risk controls amid rise in algo, HFT trading")
NSE sets aside ₹1,300 crore to settle Sebi cases ahead of long-awaited IPO
NSE, the world's most active derivatives exchange, has been embroiled in litigation with the Securities and Exchange Board of India since 2019
 "NSE sets aside ₹1,300 crore to settle Sebi cases ahead of long-awaited IPO")
