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Sebi for using DigiLocker to reduce unclaimed assets in securities market
In case of a user's death, DigiLocker will update the account status based on death registration data from the Registrar General of India, or information from the KRA system, the regulator proposed
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Investment bank DAM Capital Advisors gets Sebi's nod to launch IPO
Proposed IPO is solely an offer-for-sale (OFS) of 32 mn equity shares, with no fresh issue component, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP)
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Sebi aims to ease the process on unclaimed assets through DigiLocker
This move is expected to simplify the process of claiming unclaimed assets and provide greater convenience to investors and their nominees
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Sebi widens scope of T+0 settlement to top 500 stocks from Jan 31
Sebi announced a block deal window from 8:45 am to 9:00 am for the T+0 settlement cycle, in addition to the existing block deal windows for the T+1 settlement
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Sebi revises guidelines for real-time performance monitoring of MIIs
Under the guidelines, market infrastructure institutions (MIIs) have been directed to develop future-ready frameworks to estimate capacity needs based on trends, historical data, transaction growth
Sebi permits ICEX to exit bourse business after recognition withdrawn
Additionally, the regulator has directed ICEX to comply with its tax obligations under the Income Tax Act, 1961, change its name and not to use the expression "stock exchange"
Markets Today: Wall St. in red, FIIs, Property Share listing, Gold & Oil up
At 6:35 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were trading 50 points higher at 24,753 levels, hinting at an upbeat start
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Cracking the whip: Why Sebi is tightening rules for public issues of SMEs
SME IPO is a red-hot market segment. Many of these floats routinely see 100-time subscription and massive gains upon listing
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Sebi warns against unauthorised platforms for unlisted securities
Sebi highlighted that these platforms operate in violation of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956, and the Sebi Act, 1992, which are designed to protect investors' interests
Street Signs: Nifty racing past resistance, BSE's high-wire act, more
Shares of BSE have surged more than 20 per cent in less than two weeks, defying concerns surrounding the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) new futures and options
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FPI lobby opposes Sebi's proposed norms for regulating AI and ML
Asifma seeks shared responsibility for AI-related breaches
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Sebi revamps investor charter to boost transparency, grievance redressal
The updated charter has emphasised on ensuring confidentiality of investor information and providing the right to exit at fair and reasonable terms from securities market related products or services
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Overbearing secondary market: Time for business channels to refocus
For the public good, business channels must broaden their focus and look beyond stock market trading
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Sebi proposes converting ITM options into futures one day before expiry
Proposed framework on the lines of one followed in the commodity market
Sebi mulls new framework to help passive funds reduce tracking error
Separate call auction session proposed to mitigate final hour volatility
Star Agriwarehousing files IPO papers with Sebi, aims to raise Rs 450 cr
The company may consider raising Rs 90 crore through a pre-IPO placement
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Sebi issues rules for uniform nomination standards in securities markets
The new rules are aimed at enhancing investor convenience and introducing uniform standards for nomination facilities
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Specified digital platforms not obligated to register, clarifies Sebi
Says the association of regulated entities with SDPs will assure that they are in compliance of Sebi's regulations
Axis Securities settles front-running case with Sebi; pays Rs 14.62 lakh
It was alleged that as a stock broker, Axis Securities failed to exercise appropriate due diligence in the matter in its dealer and branch manager compliance policy
Brickwork Ratings settles matter with mkt regulator Sebi for Rs 1.54 crore
In January 2020, Sebi and the Reserve Bank of India had undertaken a joint inspection of Brickwork, where the two regulators found "several irregularities"
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