Securities and Exchange Board of India

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Launches Framework for Corporate Debt Support Fund

By Editors | 29/07/2023

During periods of market stress, the fund will step in to buy investment-grade debt securities from secondary markets.

Market Infrastructure

India: AMC Repo Clearing Launches Triparty Bond Repo Solution

By Editors | 29/07/2023

Eight entities participated in repo transactions on the first day of the new service from AMC Repo Clearing.

AML / KYC

SEBI Mandates LEI for All Non-Individual FPIs

By Editors | 27/07/2023

SEBI is requiring foreign portfolio investors to include their LEI in registration and account opening forms.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Amends Rules to Enhance Corporate Bond Market Liquidity

By Editors | 26/07/2023

SEBI amends rules to boost corporate bond liquidity in the secondary market, streamline participation and enhance efficiency.

Capital / Liquidity

SEBI Proposes Prudential Norms for Clearing Corporations’ Exposure

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 24/07/2023

India’s securities regulator is looking to protect clearing corporations through prudential regulations to limit their concentration risk.

AML / KYC

SEBI to Start Requiring FPIs to Provide LEI to Trade in India

By Editors | 23/07/2023

SEBI plans to give non-individual FPIs six months to provide an LEI, failing which their accounts will be blocked for further purchases.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Introduces ESG Sub-category for Equity Schemes

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 21/07/2023

The securities regulator’s decision was driven by industry requests and the increasing demand for green financing in India.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI, NSE, BSE Revamp Framework for ESM Stocks

By Mark Johnston | 21/07/2023

The existing ESM framework had restricted the trading of ESM stocks to once a week. Under the new framework, trading can take place on all trading days.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Mandates Automated Trading Controls for Insiders

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 21/07/2023

India’s securities regulator is ensuring that insiders, also known as designated persons, from listed companies cannot trade during sensitive periods.