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Securities / Derivatives
India: New Cash Segment Margin Rules Take Effect
By Editors | 01/09/2020
India’s brokers association had asked for additional time for firms to implement system changes and address operational challenges. SEBI refused the request.
Market Infrastructure
India Planning Specialised Cyber Agency for Financial Sector
By Editors | 19/08/2020
The specialised agency was proposed in 2017 by then finance minister Arun Jaitley. On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India will soon have a new cyber security policy.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Consults on New Format for Sustainability Reporting
By Editors | 18/08/2020
The top 1,000 listed entities by market cap can adopt the new format voluntarily for the financial year 2020-21. It will become mandatory from the financial year 2021-22.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Issues Rules on Administrative Assistance to Trustees
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 16/08/2020
Mutual fund trustees must appoint a dedicated employee with professional qualifications and a minimum five years of experience.
Enforcement
SEBI to Only Accept Complaints through Online Platform
By Editors | 12/08/2020
SEBI’s web-based centralised grievance redressal system known as SCORES has been in operation for 9 years. A new mobile app was launched in March.
Securities / Derivatives
India: Gift City Regulator Targets International Retail Business
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 10/08/2020
A new panel has been appointed to provide recommendations on attracting international retail business to Gift City, India’s international financial services centre.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Postpones Penalties Under New Upfront Margin Collection Norms
By Editors | 05/08/2020
SEBI said the penalty provision for short-collection or non-collection of upfront margin in the cash segment will now be implemented from 1 September.
Enforcement
SEBI Offers One-time Settlement for 500+ Errant Brokers
By Editors | 29/07/2020
SEBI identified instances where trading participants were consistently making losses on stock options trading, only to reverse the losses later in the day or the next day.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Directs Funds to Trade Corporate Bonds Through Exchanges
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/07/2020
From October, SEBI will require mutual funds to trade at least 10 percent of their corporate bonds through RFQ platforms of stock exchanges to enhance transparency and price discovery.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI to Phase In Stricter Stock Trading Margin Norms From December
By Editors | 22/07/2020
The new rules are expected to severely impact intra-day stock trading, which accounts for about 90% of the market volumes in India.
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