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Conflict of interest: Buch drew salary from ICICI while at Sebi, says Congress
Congress leader Pawan Khera accuses Buch of receiving remuneration not only from the government but also from ICICI Bank and ICICI Prudential.
 "Conflict of interest: Buch drew salary from ICICI while at Sebi, says Congress")
Why Sebi is facing criticism over ICICI Securities, ICICI Bank merger
Facing an unprecedented attack on its credibility, the last thing that the SEBI would want is to give the impression that while all M&A is equal, some transactions are more equal than others
 "Why Sebi is facing criticism over ICICI Securities, ICICI Bank merger")
Custodians plan to charge higher fee from foreign portfolio investors
Regulatory officials say gains from faster payout will outweigh increased costs
 "Custodians plan to charge higher fee from foreign portfolio investors")
Sebi revises eligibility criteria for entry, exit of stocks in F&O segment
Stocks, which meet the eligibility criteria in the underlying cash market of any stock exchange, would be permitted to trade in the equity derivatives segment of all stock exchanges
 "Sebi revises eligibility criteria for entry, exit of stocks in F&O segment")
Sebi removed 15,000 sites with unauthorised advice in three months
Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest, he said there was successful engagement with the technology providers who are complying with the regulator's request
 "Sebi removed 15,000 sites with unauthorised advice in three months")
Sebi plans to tighten SME IPO norms, migration regulations: Ashwani Bhatia
Paper to review eligibility, disclosure, and institutional portion
 "Sebi plans to tighten SME IPO norms, migration regulations: Ashwani Bhatia")
Market regulator Sebi plans to revamp the informal guidance framework
Additionally, Sebi has proposed to hike the application fee from Rs 25,000 at present to Rs 75,000
Sebi approves IIHL's acquisition of PMS business unit of Invesco AMC
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has already granted its consent to IIHL for acquiring 60 per cent shareholding in each of InvescoAsset Management (India) Pvt Ltd and Invesco Trustee Pvt Ltd
 "Sebi approves IIHL's acquisition of PMS business unit of Invesco AMC")
Sebi's recovery rate remains below 2% of notices sent over a decade
The remaining recovery of 98.3 per cent has not been realised in practice. These notices cover collective investment schemes (CIS), deemed public issues (DPI), and other matters
 "Sebi's recovery rate remains below 2% of notices sent over a decade")
Sebi cancels 68 market intermediaries' registrations due to non-compliance
Sebi has revoked the registrations of 68 market intermediaries, including 39 stock brokers, 7 commodity brokers, and 22 depository participants, for failing to meet required compliance standards
 "Sebi cancels 68 market intermediaries' registrations due to non-compliance")
Amid growing concerns of risks, Sebi amends rules to regulate finfluencers
n three separate notifications, the regulator has restricted associations between its regulated entities and unregistered individuals
Sebi proposes mandatory maintenance of communication record for eight yrs
The move is aimed at improving regulatory compliance, increase transparency, protect investors' interest and boost their confidence in the securities market
Market buoyancy significantly boosts success rate of firms launching IPOs
The IPO filing-to-approval lapsing ratio this year is the best in three years, underscoring the improvement in the IPO market's buoyancy
 "Market buoyancy significantly boosts success rate of firms launching IPOs")
In first address after Hindenburg, Sebi chair urges 'trust, compliance'
Puri Buch declined to address the allegations or the questions surrounding her ownership in consultancy firms on the sidelines of the event
 "In first address after Hindenburg, Sebi chair urges 'trust, compliance'")
Sebi mulls proposals on PIDs' appointment process at key institutions
For improving ease of doing business for PIDs, the proposals include easing documentation requirements when being considered for PID appointment
Sebi receives suggestions from stakeholders on F&O trading discussion paper
These measures are aimed at enhancing investor protection and promoting market stability in derivative markets
Industry came forward for rules on small, medium Reits, says Sebi chief
Sebi implemented regulations for SM Reits aimed at significantly increasing investor interest
 "Industry came forward for rules on small, medium Reits, says Sebi chief")
Sebi proposes overhaul of investment banking norms amid boom in ECM
10x hike in net worth; more clarity on roles, responsibilities
Sebi proposes mandatory UPI block secondary market for larger brokers
Under the block mechanism, the amount is not deducted from the bank account unless the transaction takes place
 "Sebi proposes mandatory UPI block secondary market for larger brokers")
Sebi seeks RBI support to boost participation in corporate bond repo market
Market players said that ARCL is not classified as a Qualified Central Counterparty (QCCP), which restricts participation from banks and PDs