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All above board: Sebi's move on disclosures a step in the right direction

Sebi board has decided to constitute a high-level panel, which will comprehensively review "the provisions relating to conflict of interest, disclosures pertaining to property, investments, etc

Sebi takes a fresh regulatory stance under Tuhin Kanta Pandey's leadership

Pivots towards transparency and ease of doing business

Sebi slaps Rs 35 lakh on 7 entities for indulging in non-genuine trades

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday slapped penalties totalling Rs 35 lakh on seven entities for indulging in non-genuine trades in the illiquid stock options segment on the BSE. In seven separate orders, the markets watchdog levied a fine of Rs 5 lakh each on Shyamal Kishore Agarwal, Pankaj Kumar Agarwal, Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, Raj Kumar Nemani, Nina Nag, Subhranshu Roy HUF and Ratan Lal Sipani HUF. The orders came after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) observed large-scale reversal of trades in the illiquid stock options segment of BSE, leading to the creation of artificial volume. Thereafter, the markets watchdog conducted an investigation into the trading activities of certain entities in illiquid stock options on BSE for the period April 2014 to September 2015. According to Sebi, reversal trades are the trades in which an entity reverses its buy or sell positions in a contract with subsequent sell or buy positions with the same counterparty. The reversa

Sebi proposals seek orderly conduct in F&O market amid volatility

Even as its proposed measures and those announced last year have helped, Sebi will need to be fleet-footed in its regulation and supervision of this market

Sebi to set up panel to review conflict of interest of top officials

Regulator doubles threshold for FPI disclosures; unveils several initiatives to simplify regulatory processes

Sebi to launch settlement scheme for brokers linked to algo lapses

Over 100 brokers may need to pay Rs 1 lakh each as settlement amount

Sebi reviews appointment process, cooling-off period for MII key officials

Markets regulator Sebi's board on Monday reviewed the norms for appointing specific key officials of stock exchanges and other market institutions, along with a cooling-off period before they can join a competing institution. These measures are aimed at ensuring that MIIs (market infrastructure institutions) are staffed with qualified, independent key management personnel (KMPs) and directors while safeguarding market integrity through effective cooling-off policies. Sebi also reviewed the process for appointing Public Interest Directors (PIDs) on the governing board of MIIs, following feedback from various stakeholders regarding the lack of shareholder approval for such appointments. "In order to have uniformity in the cooling-off period for PIDs and KMPs of an MII joining another MII, the existing provisions on cooling-off period were reviewed," Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey addressed reporters after the board meeting. This led to a re-examination of the existing provisions, w

DIC India pays Rs 34.32L to settle disclosure norm violation case with Sebi

DIC India has settled a case with capital markets regulator Sebi pertaining to alleged violation of disclosure lapses after paying Rs 34.32 lakh towards the settlement amount. DIC India, a manufacturer of printing inks and allied products, had filed suo motu settlement applications in terms of the Sebi's (Settlement Proceedings) regulations, the regulator said in an order on March 21. The company proposed to settle by neither "admitting nor denying the findings of fact and conclusions of law" the enforcement proceedings that may be initiated against it for the violation of rules. As per the settlement order, the markets watchdog will not initiate enforcement proceedings against DIC India for the violations. However, Sebi retains the right to take further action if any misrepresentation is discovered or if the company breaches any terms of the settlement. "...it is hereby ordered that any proceedings that may be initiated for the violations are settled in respect of the applicant

New Sebi chief Pandey's first board meeting: Key decisions and changes

Under new chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Sebi hikes disclosure bar for FPIs to Rs 50,000 crore in equity AUM, allows year-long advance fees for RAs/IAs, and reviews conflict of interest disclosure norms

CRA to scrutinise claims of high returns by investment service providers

Under the new norms, the CRA will act as 'Past Risk and Return Verification Agency' with a recognized stock exchange serving as 'Past Risk and Return Verification Agency' data centre

NSE begins electronic settling of its unlisted shares: Details here

Central Depository Services will facilitate these transactions, ending manual settlements and aligning with Sebi's SECC Regulations

No point unsettling system, FPIs should accept current taxation: Sebi chief

Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Saturday said there is no point unsettling the current taxation, and the foreign portfolio investors need to "live with" the system. Pandey, who took over as the Sebi chief three weeks ago, also said some companies are making "blatantly false disclosures" and the capital markets regulator does not "hesitate" to act against such malpractices. On the issue of taxation, Pandey listed out a slew of advantages which India -- the fastest growing large economy in the world -- offers, including delivering superior returns, stable policy environment and inflation being under control. "If some certainties have already come in terms of taxation, let us not unsettle it," he said, listing out positives with India like delivering over 11 per cent per annum returns on the MSCI over the last five years, fastest growing large economy, stable inflation, and fiscal consolidation. Consumption is picking up, and there is an upswing in capital formation both by the ..

Sebi relaxes 'skin in the game' rules for MF employees, effective April 1

The revised rules also adjust lock-in periods. For employees retiring at superannuation age, the lock-in will be waived, except for units in closed-ended schemes

Sebi removes 70K misleading social media posts, accounts since Oct 2024

Addressing the Association of Registered Investment Advisors (ARIA) summit, Narayan underscored Sebi's focus on investor awareness

Sebi considers easier IFSC access for brokers operating from Gift City

In a consultation paper released on Friday, Sebi outlined plans to allow stock brokers to conduct securities market activities in Gift-IFSC through a separate business unit

Sebi extends RPT disclosure deadline by 3 months, now effective from July 1

The decision follows feedback from stakeholders requesting more time to adapt to the Industry Standards

Unregistered advisors a threat; 70k misleading posts removed: Narayan

Markets regulator Sebi, in consultation with social media platforms, has removed 70,000 misleading handles and posts since the implementation of the fin-influencer framework last year, said its whole-time member Ananth Narayan G on Friday. Amid concerns over foreign portfolio investors selling equities, the Sebi's whole-time member said the overall flows are not as bad as one would imagine and stressed that they "remain invested" in India. The unregistered investment advisors and research analysts are a "menace" who are cashing in on the rising interest in investments, he said. "Since October 2024, Sebi has worked with social media companies to bring down over 70,000 misleading handles/posts," he said while addressing an event organised by registered investment advisors here. He sought the advisors' help in ensuring compliance and mentioned the UPI 'Payright' handle to help identify Sebi-registered entities and the optional Centralised Fee Collection Mechanism as Sebi's efforts in

Sebi may ease FPI disclosure norms, double granular disclosure threshold

This will be the first board meeting after Tuhin Kanta Pandey, who assumed the role of Sebi chairperson earlier this month

Sebi considers Esop relaxation for startup founders ahead of IPOs

According to a consultation paper released on Thursday, Sebi may allow founders to hold or exercise Esop benefits granted one year before the company's initial public offering (IPO) plan

PhysicsWallah files draft red herring prospectus via confidential route

While the filing of the DRHP is a crucial step, PhysicsWallah clarified that it does not guarantee the company will proceed with the IPO