SEBI Pushes for Diversified Ownership in Equity Clearing Corporations: What It Means for Investors?

SEBI Pushes for Diversified Ownership in Equity Clearing Corporations: What It Means for Investors?

Sebi, India’s market watchdog, has suggested modifications to the stock exchange-owned clearing businesses in order to diversify their ownership. Within five years, Sebi proposes to reduce exchange ownership to 15% by allocating shares to current exchange shareholders. The objective is to improve market resiliency and guarantee that clearing corporations function autonomously. On Friday, market watchdog … Read more

SEBI flags inflated valuations and shady tactics in SME market

SEBI flags inflated valuations and shady tactics in SME market

The Indian markets regulator has cautioned investors about unrealistic estimates made by certain SMEs and expressed worries about dubious practices in the nation’s small and medium enterprise (SME) market. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) observed in its advice that some promoters of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been making public announcements … Read more

Capitalmind receives SEBI’s in-principle nod to launch a mutual fund

Capitalmind receives SEBI's in-principle nod to launch a mutual fund

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has given the Bengaluru-based investment management company Capitalmind Financial Services Private Limited preliminary approval to introduce a new mutual fund. A press release from the company stated that this milestone fell in conjunction with the company’s tenth anniversary. “Receiving SEBI’s in-principle approval for a mutual fund is … Read more

SEBI proposes to ease compliance for non-convertible securities

Sebi proposes to ease compliance for non-convertible securities

On Friday, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) suggested revisions to reduce the compliance burden for companies that list non-convertible debentures (NCDs). The entities in the financial sector will find it easier to comply with this change. This action is consistent with what the government said in the FY 2023โ€“2024 Budget: โ€œTo simplify, … Read more

SEBI Proposes Enhanced Disclosure Norms For Offshore Derivative Instruments

Sebi Proposes Enhanced Disclosure Norms For Offshore Derivative Instruments

The Securities and Exchange Board of India, the market regulator, has released a consultation paper aimed at addressing the regulatory arbitrage available to foreign investors investing directly in India through registration as a Foreign Portfolio Investor or its sub-accounts, and those investing through overseas derivatives instruments, also known as participatory notes. An offshore derivative instrument, … Read more