India

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Revises Insider Trading Rules

By Samuel Riding | 18/11/2016

Consolidated regulation aims to avoid conflicts of interest, abuse of power.

SEBI to Toughen Promoter-PE Profit Sharing Rules

By Samuel Riding | 15/11/2016

Proposals would require promoters to get board, shareholder approval before entering agreements.

AML / KYC

India Sets Deadline for KYC Uploads to Central Server

By Samuel Riding | 11/11/2016

Funds have until end of March to comply with SEBI requirement.

Market Infrastructure

Capital Rules Could Shut Indian Commodity Exchanges – Traders

By Samuel Riding | 10/11/2016

Traders suggest SEBI should consider specific capital requirements for each exchange.

AML / KYC

India Flushes Out Fake Notes in Overnight Gambit

By Samuel Riding | 09/11/2016

Current series of ₹1,000 and ₹500 notes cancelled overnight; ₹2,000 to be introduced.

SEBI ‘Reconsidering’ Record Fine

By Samuel Riding | 02/11/2016

Tribunal asks regulator to ‘set aside’ fine of USD1bn for illegal investment fund raising.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Unveils Stricter Rating Agency Rules

By Samuel Riding | 02/11/2016

Agencies have 60 days to comply with new rules on non-public and publicly issued stocks.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI to Revamp Credit Rating Rules

By Samuel Riding | 26/10/2016

New regulations aim to minimise conflict of interest, ensure independent rating decisions.

Capital / Liquidity

India’s Bank Resolution Bill Could Face Hurdles – Fitch

By Samuel Riding | 25/10/2016

New draft bill aiming to resolve bank failures challenged on several fronts, rating agency says.