Securities and Exchange Board of India

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Slew of Rule Changes for Alternative Investment Funds

By Editors | 12/02/2023

SEBI proposes to eliminate upfront fees charged to investors in AIFs, and to require mandatory dematerialisation of AIF units, among other changes.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Loosens Rules on Meeting Minimum Public Float Requirement

By Editors | 11/02/2023

Listed companies are allowed to increase public float through the exercise of options, the allotment of shares under an ESOP, and by selling promoter shares to an ETF.

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI to Require Brokers to Implement Trade Surveillance

By Mark Johnston | 09/02/2023

Brokers will have to implement systems and controls that can detect fraud and market abuse in the stock market.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Enhances Framework for Green Debt Securities

By Editors | 08/02/2023

Blue bonds, yellow bonds, and transition bonds are added. Disclosure requirements are enhanced. Independent third-party reviewers must be appointed.

AML / KYC

SEBI Directs Banks to Identify Beneficial Owners of All FPI Clients

By Editors | 08/02/2023

FPIs will lose their registration in India if updated beneficial ownership information is not obtained by 30 September 2023.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Prevent Brokers from Holding Client Funds Overnight

By Editors | 07/02/2023

SEBI proposes to require trading and clearing members to move all client funds to clearing corporations at the end of each trading day to prevent broker misuse.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Allow REITs, InvITs to Issue Depositary Receipts

By Editors | 06/02/2023

SEBI says the move will enable greater participation by foreign investors in domestic REITs and InvITs.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Leads in ESG Governance but Pliant Rules a Letdown

By Hazel Ilango | 06/02/2023

While Japan’s code of conduct represents a key step forward, the “comply or explain” approach may hinder its effectiveness, writes the IEEFA’s Hazel James Ilango.

Uncategorised

Indian Regulators Respond to Adani Group Stock Selloff

By Editors | 06/02/2023

SEBI said the market continues to function effectively. The RBI said the banking sector remains resilient and stable. Adani companies have meanwhile lost $110mn in market cap.