Securities contracts rules revised: Exchanges to disclose shareholding quarterly. Core fund omitted. Schedules trimmed. Investment policy updated.
Insider Trading Rules for Mutual Funds: Key Terms, Prohibitions, and Compliance Measures to Prevent Violations.
SEBI mandates new insider trading rules effective Nov 1, 2024 under SEBI Act, 1992.
SEBI amends AIF Regulations, adds new chapter for migrated venture capital funds with eligibility criteria, investment norms & restrictions.
Master Circular regulates ESG Rating Providers. Specifies requirements, obligations. Board responsible for compliance.
SEBI allows ESG Rating Providers to rate products/issuers in IFSC under IFSCA guidelines. Aims to protect investors & promote market.
SEBI allows CRAs to rate under IFSCA norms. IFSCA to oversee CRAs' IFSC ops, complaints & enforcement. Effective immediately.
Court Orders Liquidation of Assets via Public Auctions to Refund Investors; Interim Bail Granted to Petitioners.
REITs allowed employee benefit schemes via trust. Unitholder nod needed to introduce, exceed limits. Disclosure norms for explanatory statement, repor...
Comprehensive rules for unit-based employee benefit schemes in InvITs cover trust deeds, terms, disclosures, approvals, accounting & acquisition.
BSE recognized as RAASB & IAASB for 5 years. Bye-laws, SOPs, FAQs for adoption. Revised RA fees from July 25, 2024. Fee neutral.
SEBI redefined "liquid asset" for Credit Rating Agencies to include low-risk assets easily convertible to cash.
SEBI mandates 15-day record date for interest/dividend payments, debenture trustee due diligence certificates, web-links for financials in offer docs.
Listed firms can publish newspaper ads with QR code/website link for financial results, subject to debenture trustee approval.
AIF Schemes Must Submit Info Memorandum and Comply with SEBI Rules on Liquidation and In-Specie Distribution.
Passive funds like ETFs & Index Funds can invest up to 35% in group cos of sponsor if based on approved indices. Rebalance in 60 days else restriction...
New timelines for CRAs: 1 day to communicate ratings, 3 days for appeals, 7 days for press releases. Website disclosures & 10-year records.
Consolidated guidelines for registered Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs) - operations, obligations, inspections & code of conduct per SEBI norms.
New Rules for Stock Brokers: Fraud Prevention, Detection, and Whistle-Blower Policies Required by 2026.
SEBI extends deadline for stock brokers/DPs to submit audited accounts/net worth certificate from Sep 30 to Oct 31 for ease of business.