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Sebi extends deadline for annual submissions by stock brokers, depository participants till Oct 31
The provisions of this circular are effective immediately. It mandates that stock brokers must submit their annual audited accounts by October 31. Additionally, depository participants (DPs) are required to provide their net worth certificates for the year ending March 31 by the same deadline.
Sebi asks stock brokers to put in place system for surveillance of trading activities
In the midst of a strong bull market, Sebi has introduced new guidelines for stock brokers aimed at preventing and detecting fraud and market abuse. These guidelines, outlined in Chapter IVA of the Broker Regulations, mandate surveillance systems for trading activities, internal controls, obligations for brokers and their employees, escalation procedures, reporting mechanisms, and the implementation of a whistle-blower policy.
Brokers' MTF hits record Rs 73,600 crore amid market highs, surging retail participation
Sebi's MTF framework mandates collateralising existing shares. Kotak Securities cautions investors on MTF investments amidst surging margin funding in anticipation of Modi 3.0 budget.
View: Adani will rejoice as Hindenburg case inquiry now turns to Kotak
"Now that the SEBI inquiry has gone in the wrong direction, and Hindenburg has dared the watchdog by bringing up Kotak’s name, Adani can go in search of new infrastructure deals — from transport and energy to data centers and building materials. I’m pretty sure he won’t be asking Kotak Mahindra to pony up money."
MFs will continue to be at forefront for investors, supported by growth of SIPs: A Balasubramanian
The fund is being managed by Harish Krishnan, our co-CIO of equity, along with another expert who has a technology background. We had significant success after conducting multiple roadshows, collecting close to 2,500 crores of AUM, with contributions from over 1,20,000 investors and covering about 13,000 pin codes, reflecting widespread participation from across the country.
Sebi diktat: Big impact if brokerages do not change their revenue model: Ajay Kejriwal
The Sebi diktat on differential offerings could impact profit in the range of say 2% to 5% minimum to up to 30%. So, depending on the brokerage model, what they are offering, and what kind of model they are retaining. So the brokerage houses will have to tweak their models, says Ajay Kejriwal, CEO, Choice Equity Broking.
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Groww Asset Management, trustee settle case with Sebi; pay Rs 9 lakh
Groww Asset Management Ltd (formerly known as India bulls Asset Management Company Ltd) and its trustee have settled with markets watchdog Sebi a case pertaining to alleged violation of regulatory norms after paying Rs 9 lakh. This came after the applicants Groww Asset Management Company and Groww Trustee Ltd (earlier known as India bulls Trustee Company Ltd) proposed to settle the alleged violation by "neither admitting nor denying the findings of fact".
Broking stocks fall up to 10% after SEBI calls for uniform charges
SEBI instructed MIIs to ensure uniform charges benefiting end clients, with changes effective from October 1, 2024. The circular aims to rectify incorrect disclosures, especially regarding charges collected from end clients by MIIs. MIIs are directed to redesign charge structures and communicate with SEBI for compliance.
Zero factual inaccuracies with our Adani research: Hindenburg on Sebi notice | Read short seller's full response here
Adani-Hindenburg Case: US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research stated Kotak Bank, one of India’s largest banks and brokerage firms founded by Uday Kotak, which created and oversaw the offshore fund structure used by our investor partner to bet against Adani. Instead it simply named the K-India Opportunities fund and masked the “Kotak” name with the acronym “KMIL”
Sebi plans to cut red tape for global funds buying its bonds
Sebi is keen to eliminate many of its information requirements — such as disclosure of investor group and beneficial ownership — as these serve to regulate equity and corporate debt investors. Information required by the RBI and revenue departments would remain unchanged.
Sebi approves stricter norms for inclusion of individual stocks for derivative trading
The criteria for exit would apply to only those stocks which have completed at least six months from the month of entry into the derivative segment. while for existing stocks in the derivatives segment, the exit criteria on the basis of performance would be applicable three months after the date of issuance of circular, Sebi said.
Sebi warns of rising risks from derivative trading frenzy
India's market regulator on Thursday warned of rising risks from a surge in derivative trading volumes, with small investors jumping in to trade risky options contracts.
Sebi mulls relaxing some disclosure norms for listed firms
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is also evaluating giving listed companies more time to publicly disclose litigations or disputes that they are involved in, it said in a consultation paper published on Wednesday.
Sebi eases trading norms for company insiders
"Insider may make adjustments, with the approval of the compliance officer, in the number of securities and price limit in the event of corporate actions related to bonus issue and stock split occurring after the approval of trading plan and the same shall be notified on the stock exchanges on which securities are listed," Sebi said .
Sebi weighs tighter checks for stocks at F&O entry gate
In its June 8 consultation paper, Sebi had sought feedback from market participants for its plan to revise the eligibility criteria for stocks to be a part of the futures and options (F&O) segment. The regulator wants stocks that are part of the derivatives market to be more liquid and traded by a wide set of market participants to prevent manipulation and lower risks to the system.
Sebi orders Religare to seek regulatory approvals for Burman family open offer
The capital markets regulator's directive has come as a setback to the New Delhi-based financial services firm's management led by chairperson Rashmi Saluja, who has been opposed to the Burmans' bid to raise their stake in the company. Entities owned by the Burman family are the biggest shareholders of Religare.
Sebi modifies duration for call auction in pre-open session for IPOs
During the pre-open call auction for some IPOs and relisted stocks, unusually large orders were placed at inflated prices, only to be cancelled shortly before the session closed. This pattern suggests potential market manipulation. In order to curb the misuse of the call auction session, Sebi has decided to modify the current provisions related to call auction sessions for IPO and relisted scrips and introduce additional surveillance measures at stock exchanges.
Sebi plans tweaks to address derivative trading risks: Report
India's markets regulator, SEBI, is considering tweaks to derivative trading rules to address risks from the explosive growth in options trading. The rules aim to regulate retail trading and involve discussions with fund houses.
SIP SIP Stop: Account closures at new high with tighter regulation
The SIP stoppage ratio reached a record high of 0.88 in May 2024, as per AMFI data, indicating closures surpass new additions.
SIP discontinuation aggravates in May amid regulatory changes, lower NFOs
The SIP stoppage ratio, which indicates how many SIPs were closed for every new account, reached a record 0.88 in May 2024 compared with the long term average of 0.51 according to the data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI).
LIC, YES Bank among 78 stocks that can enter F&O list if Sebi changes rules
Sebi proposes to revise criteria for derivatives market, potentially adding 78 stocks like LIC, Zomato, YES Bank. Changes include higher thresholds for order size, market-wide position limits, and introducing Product Success Framework for single-stock derivatives after 6 months.
Sebi relaxes timeline for material-change disclosures by FPIs
Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday relaxed timelines for disclosure of material changes by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs). The regulator categorised material changes notified by FPIs into two groups.
Health insurance premiums can be reduced if you don’t make a claim, policy cancellations to be less costly and more: 5 rule changes
Health insurance rule changes: To make health insurance policy more inclusive, flexible and customer-friendly, IRDAI has recently released a master circular on health insurance business. The regulator introduces new measures regarding cancellation charges, standardising no-claim bonus, and increasing claim settlement transparency. ET Wealth Online explores how these regulations empower policyholders and improve their health insurance experience.
Health insurance new rule: You will get full coverage during grace period even if premium is unpaid, mandates IRDAI
New health insurance rule: To bring some much-needed relief to health insurance policyholders, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has released a master circular on Health Insurance Business. Typically, most health insurance plans offer a grace period, a buffer to pay premium of your insurance policy. Earlier, health insurance grace period offered a buffer to pay premiums but no coverage for claims during that time. IRDAI's new rule mandates coverage during the grace period. What changes for the health insurance policyholders. How is this new move going to impact them? Read here to find out.
Inoperative PAN holders can now invest in mutual funds due to latest KYC rule changes
Inoperative PAN invest in mutual fund schemes: The market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), has provided relief to mutual fund investors to get KYC Registered status from KYC on-hold status. The KYC Registration Agency (KRA) is required to comply with the latest relief by May 31, 2024.
LIC Mutual Fund changes name of five schemes
LIC Mutual Fund has announced the name change of its five schemes which include debt and equity schemes.
Sebi changes rule for calculating market cap, six-month average to be used now
The regulator said instead of using the market capitalisation of a single day which is currently March 31, listed companies will now have to use the average market capitalisation for a six- month period.
Sebi changes rule to determine m-cap of listed firms; 6-month average to be used now
Market experts believe the market capitalisation of a listed entity keeps fluctuating on a daily basis based on market dynamics and, therefore, an average of market capitalisation figures over a reasonable period of time (six months) would more accurately reflect the market size of the listed entity and consequently the ranking, vis-a-vis its peers.
Sebi asks AIFs to report PPM changes directly to streamline compliance cost
To facilitate ease of doing business, Sebi on Monday said certain changes in the private placement memorandum of alternative investment funds can be submitted directly to the regulator rather than through a merchant banker.
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