SEBI CAUTIONS INVESTORS


SEBI UPDATE

SEBI CAUTIONS INVESTORS

 A.     SCHEMES INVOLVE DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZE MONIES

It has come to the notice of SEBI that various entities are soliciting investors by offering leagues/schemes/competitions etc. related to securities markets. Some of the schemes may involve distribution of prize monies. Participation in such schemes including sharing of confidential and personal trading data is at investors’ own risk, cost and consequences as such schemes are neither approved nor endorsed by SEBI / SEBI recognized Exchange(s).

 B.     UNAUTHORIZED ELECTRONIC PLATFORMS

It has also come to the notice of SEBI that certain electronic platforms are facilitating fund raising on digital platforms like websites and other internet platforms, which are similar to the platforms of stock exchanges. These digital platforms are neither authorized nor recognized under any law governing the securities market.

C.      DEALING WITH UN-REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISERS

The general public should not trade in the securities markets based on the tips/recommendations provided by unregistered  investment advisers / research analysts and should not get attracted or lured by such trading tips and stock specific recommendations received through Short Message Services (SMSs)or through any public media including websites or through any other social networking media.


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