Sebi on Thursday issued a circular requiring stock brokers to establish an institutional mechanism for prevention and detection of fraud or market abuse in a bid to protect the interest of investors in securities market. The circular mandates the implementation of systems for the surveillance of trading activities and internal controls, introduction of a whistle-blower policy, among other obligations. These requirements are part of Sebi (Stock Brokers) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024, which aim to ensure higher standards of market integrity and investor protection. The standards for implementation of the same, including operational modalities will be formulated by the broker's Industry Standards Forum (ISF), in consultation with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), the regulator said in the circular. The implementation will be based on the size of the stock brokers. Brokers with more than 50,000 active Unique Client Codes (UCCs) are required to comply by January 1, ...
All you need to know about Sebi's order on MIIs charges on turnover fees; why they should be uniform in nature and how will it impact the stock brokers and end investors.
Alleges Hindenburg disclosures misleading
Globally, growing number of parliamentarians are worried about legitimised gambling via stock exchanges which has social and financial implications, said CJ George, founder & MD, Geojit Financial
The worst impact is seen on discount brokerages that currently pocket a neat spread between what they charge their end-clients and what they pay the exchanges as charges
Market outlook July 02: Trading strategies for stock broking firms in India as the Sebi seeks parity on fees, stricter regulations to options trading.
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Move aimed at providing fair access, fee to all clients
Existing asset management companies (AMCs), which offer both active and passive funds, will also have the option of hiving off the passive business to a separate entity under the new MF Lite norms
All you need to know about different kinds of demat accounts; eligibility criteria, investment limit, charges and Sebi regulations.
Sebi's new rules and clarifications will aid market operations
Fourth largest IPO of 2024; company will use the proceeds to repay debt and for general corporate purposes
For founders, 'listing had become a no-exit' endeavor but with this framework 'both entry and exit will be possible and realistic', said Makarand Joshi, an industry expert
Market regulator Sebi tweaked the selection criteria for stocks to join and exit the derivatives (F&O) segment on Thursday, June 27
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Jio Financial, Zomato, and Trent could replace LTIMindtree and Divi's Laboratories
The move could lead to the addition and deletion of about two dozen stocks
This ensures that mutual funds, stock brokers, research analysts, or registered investment advisors do not associate with finfluencers
The investigation of Bhasin follows Sebi's earlier orders on several market experts who gave stock recommendations on television
These insiders have to give a 'trading plan' specifying the share price, amount, and transaction date in advance