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Sebi eases algorithmic trading rules for commodity derivatives segment

The new limit will be effective from April 1, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said in a circular

Sebi may allow FPIs to participate in commodity derivatives market

Capital markets regulator Sebi is likely to allow foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) to participate in exchange-traded commodity derivatives

Cash, commodity volumes drop; futures and options continues to grow

The peak margin norms have been implemented in phases since December 2020

Sebi relaxes timelines for bourses to modify commodity derivative contracts

Sebi on Thursday relaxed the advance intimation requirement for exchanges for carrying out modifications in the contract specifications of commodity derivatives contracts

Sebi tightens margin norms for commodities trading to curb negative pricing

The move is a fallout of oil prices slipping into negative territory in the futures market last year

BSE signs MoU with premier bullion trade associations across India

These associations collectively represent close to 2,200 members, engaged in retail sale and trade of bullion

MCX invites bids for augmentation of commodity derivatives platform

The Multi Commodity Exchange of India is planning to implement a new advanced Commodity Derivatives Platform (CDP) for its trading and clearing related services

Sebi eases norms for disposal of physical gold, silver assets held by MFs

In a circular, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said that disposal time is now 180 days for physical gold and silver assets

Margin calls triggered in crude oil led to across-the-board selling

The margin on crude oil, which was set at 16.3 per cent on friday, kept on rising today with MCX imposing margins of up to 60%

Sebi directs comexes to do performance review of commodity contracts

The move is important because it will bring to light the utility, hedging and other key aspects of all contracts

Tax benefits for traders as CBDT approves NSE's commodity derivatives

Exchange gets 'Recognised Association' status, due to which participants can set off losses in commodity derivatives against business gains

Sebi advances margins determination period for commodity derivatives

Effective April 1, 2020, cut off time shall be kept at 5 pm for the purpose of determining minimum threshold of margins to be collected by members from their clients

Sebi lets PMS into commodity derivatives a day after setting rules for MFs

No participation without client agreements; custodian a must; sale of physical delivery based on agreed timeline between PMS and client

MFs' initial response to new commodity derivatives norms likely to be muted

Long-term liquidity may not improve in current framework

Sebi directs commodity exchanges to align trading and delivery lot sizes

The regulator has asked exchanges to put in place an adequate mechanism to ensure that no participation is put to disadvantageous position

BSE gets Sebi's approval to increase trading hours in commodity derivatives

The BSE marked its entry into the commodity derivatives segment with gold and silver contracts on October 1, 2018

Commodity options turnover fell 66% as traders switched to equities: Sebi

Experts suggest more awareness is needed to bring new participants to this segment

Commex rules to apply to commodity derivatives on stock exchanges: Sebi

Earlier this month leading exchanges, BSE and NSE received Sebi's approval to launch the commodity derivatives segments from October 1

Foreign companies get Sebi nod to hedge in commodity derivatives

Sensitive commodities excluded from rule; move seen positive for segment

Long wait before trading in commodity index derivatives takes off

Sebi will have to first finalise guidelines for common standards in preparing commodity indices, after which there will be regulations on trading