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Sebi enacts significant changes to disclosure and RPT regulations

Ex-WTM S K Mohanty-led expert panel laid the groundwork for these reforms

Sebi extends deadline to Dec 31 for comments on clearing corps' ownership

Markets regulator Sebi on Friday extended the timeline till December 31 to submit public comments on a proposal of diversifying ownership of clearing corporations, which are at present fully owned by stock exchanges. Sebi floated a consultation paper on the review of ownership and economic structure of clearing corporations (CCs) on November 22 and sought comments on the same by December 13. "Based on the representations received by Sebi from some of the entities/organisations, it has been decided to extend the timeline to submit the public comments on the consultation paper till December 31, 2024," the regulator said in a statement. In its consultation paper, Sebi proposed diversifying and widening the ownership of the clearing corporations, which are at present wholly-owned subsidiaries of stock exchanges. Sebi rules prohibit CCs from listing publicly but allow stock exchanges (their parent entities) to list, indirectly exposing CCs to market pressures. "While looking to broad b

Sebi extends date for comments on appointment process of officials at MIIs

Sebi on Friday extended the deadline to December 31 for submitting public comments on a proposal on the process to appoint key officials of stock exchanges and other market infrastructure institutions and a cooling-off period before they can join a competing institution. Earlier, the deadline was December 12 for submitting comments. In a statement on Friday, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said, "It has been decided to extend the timeline to submit the public comments on the consultation paper till December 31, 2024." The regulator, in its consultation paper issued in November, proposed a process for the appointment of KMPs (key managerial personnel) -- Compliance Officer, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Information Security Officer of an MII and cooling-off period for KMPs, including MDs and directors, including public interest directors of an MII joining a competing MII. On the proposed process for appointment, Sebi stated that market ..

Sebi trying to reduce float to cut risk, bring transparency: WTM Narayan

Ananth Narayan says total float with brokers, custodians equals a mid-sized bank

Sebi issues warning letter to HDFC Bank for regulatory non-compliance

HDFC Bank said that it will take necessary steps to address the concerns and directives mentioned in the letter

Sebi revises guidelines for real-time performance monitoring of MIIs

Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday came out with new guidelines for stock exchanges, clearing corporations and depositories to ensure robust capacity planning and real-time performance monitoring of their critical IT systems. 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, and business changes, according to a Sebi circular. Also, they have been asked to submit methodology details to Sebi within three months after approval from the Standing Committee on Technology (SCOT) and the Governing Board. MIIs have been asked to ensure adequate system capacity in place to handle high volumes to ensure high level of service availability. The installed capacity should be at least 1.5 times of the projected peak load. The projected peak load should be based on trends from the past 180 days and other relevant factors. They have been asked to conduc

Sebi permits ICEX to exit bourse business after recognition withdrawn

Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday allowed the Indian Commodity Exchange (ICEX) to exit the exchange space after its recognition was withdrawn over two years ago. The move comes after the exchange fulfilled regulatory requirements. 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" and maintain database of all transactions on its platform for the previous years among others. In an exit order, Sebi said it has reviewed ICEX's valuation report, compliance submissions and undertakings. The bourses declared all known liabilities and assured Sebi it had no undisclosed third-party liabilities. The exchange also undertook full responsibility for any future financial claims that may arise. Accordingly, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has permitted "the exit of the ICEX as a stock exchange and thus the consequent withdrawal of recognition granted to

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

Market regulator Sebi warns against unregistered online debt platforms

The platforms are offering unsecured debt securities, which are not backed by any collateral and carry higher risk

Sebi mulls new framework to help passive funds reduce tracking error

Separate call auction session proposed to mitigate final hour volatility

Sebi launches online document repository platform for investment bankers

The online platform, set up by stock exchanges, will enable merchant bankers to upload and maintain documents electronically, ensuring easier access to documents pertaining to the public issue process

Sebi issues rules for uniform nomination standards in securities markets

Markets regulator Sebi has notified rules on nomination allowing nominees to act on behalf of incapacitated investors. Additionally, it notified the rule mandating every participant to provide beneficial owners with the option to nominate a person to whom their securities will transfer upon their death. "Every participant shall provide an option to the beneficial owner to nominate, in the manner as may be specified, a person who shall be authorised to conduct transactions on behalf of the beneficial owner in the event of the incapacitation of the beneficial owner," Sebi said in a notification. The new rules are aimed at enhancing investor convenience and introducing uniform standards for nomination facilities across the Indian securities market. In the case of joint ownership, the owners can collectively nominate a person to receive the securities in the event of death of all the joint beneficial owners. Further, the depository and participant will not be held liable for any actio

Sebi directs Trafiksol ITS Tech to refund investors' money within a week

The market regulator has proposed stringent norms for the listing of SMEs following such concerns in the segment

Sebi announces interoperability for stock exchanges from 1 April 2025

NSE to act as an alternative avenue to BSE in initial phase; move aimed to ensure business continuity

Alternative investment funds gain currency as fundraise tops Rs 5 trillion

Funds raised and commitments in AIFs have surged 30% Y-o-Y

Sebi introduces mark-to-market basis valuation for repo transactions by MFs

Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday decided to introduce new valuation metrics for repurchase or repo transactions by mutual funds, whereby securities used in such transactions will be valued on a mark-to-market basis. The new valuation metrics are aimed at having uniformity in valuation methodology of all money market and debt instruments as well as at addressing the concerns of unintended regulatory arbitrage that may arise due to different valuation methodology adopted. The new framework will come into effect from January 1, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said in its circular. In its circular, Sebi said it has decided that the "valuation of repurchase (repo) transactions including TREPS with tenor of up to 30 days shall also be valued at mark to market basis". At present, repo transactions including tri-party repo (TREPS) with tenor of up to 30 days are valued on cost-plus accrual basis. Further, the valuation of all repo transactions, except for overnigh

ICAI framing compulsory qualifications for forensic audit professionals

The criteria may include mandatory completion of Forensic Standards Course and ICAI membership

Mkt regulator Sebi mulls new appointment process for key officials at MIIs

Proposes to align their hiring process with that of MD

What is the US SEC and its Indian counterpart Sebi in market regulation?

The US Securities and Exchange Commission ensures market transparency and investor protection. India's Securities and Exchange Board of India plays a similar role of regulating the financial markets

CIEL HR Services files draft IPO with Sebi, aims for Rs 335 cr via issue

CIEL HR Services Ltd, which provides technology-driven human resources solutions, has filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO). The proposed IPO is a combination of fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 335 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of 47.4 lakh shares by promoters and other selling shareholders, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Tuesday. At present, promoters and promoter group entities hold 87 per cent stake in the company. Besides, the company may consider raising Rs 67 crore through a pre-IPO placement. If this is carried out, the fresh issue size will be reduced. Proceeds from the fresh issue will be used for acquisition of additional shareholding in subsidiaries -- Firstventure Corporation, Integrum Technologies, Next Leap Career Solutions, People Metrics and Thomas Assessments -- funding incremental working capital requirements of the company, unidentified inorgani