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.
Master Circular consolidates debt securities issuance & listing norms. Supersedes previous circulars. Compliance mandatory for recognized entities.
SEBI Updates Rules: Issuers Can Offer Debt Securities at Rs. 10,000 Face Value via Private Placement for Retail Boost.
Electronic Dispatch of Securities Account Statements Mandated by August 2024; Physical Copies on Request.
New SEBI circular stresses transparent, fair access for all market participants. Charges must be accurate and uniform. Implementation by Oct 01, 2024.
SEBI Circular Promotes Financial Inclusion via Basic Services Demat Accounts (BSDA) with Simplified Charges and Free e-Statements.
New rules by SEBI: Crackdown on fraud and unfair trade practices in the securities market. Watch out for "mule accounts"! Effective from the Official ...
New SEBI Rules: Stock Brokers Must Boost Surveillance, Report Suspicious Activity, and Enhance Whistleblower Policies.
India's SEBI tightens rules for Foreign Portfolio Investors with new conditions on contributions and control. Exemptions for IFSC regulated entities.
Security Contracts: Govt specifies goods like cereals, spices, metals, and more for regulation. Big impact on sectors.
SEBI updates Insider Trading Regulations in 2024: 120-day restriction, trade execution rules, trading plan procedures.