SEBI UPDATE

Discussion Paper 'Strengthening of the Regulatory framework for Algorithmic Trading & Co-location

SEBI has issued a discussion paper on "Strengthening of the Regulatory framework for Algorithmic Trading and Co-location" on the basis of comments and inputs from all stakeholders, including Investors, Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs), and Intermediaries,to explore and address concerns...Continue Reading

SEBI UPDATE

FAQs on SEBI (Buy-back of Securities) Regulation, 1998 

SEBI has issued a Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) on SEBI (Buy-back of Securities) Regulation, 1998 to provide a simplistic explanation/clarification of terms/concepts related to the SEBI (Buyback of Securities) Regulations, 1998.

SEBI UPDATE

FAQs on Delisting of Equity Shares

SEBI has issued a Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) on Delisting of Equity Shares to provide a simplistic explanation / clarification of terms / concepts related to SEBI (Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2009.

SEBI UPDATE

FAQs on Primary Market Debt Offering through private placement on electronic book

SEBI has prepared and issued Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Primary Market Debt Offering through private placement on electronic book with a view to guide market participants on Electronic book mechanism for issuance of debt securities on private placement basis.

SEBI UPDATE

Consultation paper for amendments to the SEBI (Real Estate Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014

SEBI has invited comment / suggestion on the below proposed amendments / clarification to certain provisions of the REIT regulations:

• Removing the restriction on the SPV (only in case of such SPV being a Holding Company) to invest in other SPVs holding the assets
• Clarifying the definition of...Continue Reading

SEBI UPDATE

Acceptance of Fixed Deposit Receipts (FDRs) by Clearing Corporations

To align the risk management practices of the securities market with the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures (PFMIs), SEBI advised Clearing Corporation to implement the following:

a)        Clearing corporation shall not accept Fixed Deposit Receipts (FDRs) from trading/clearing members as...Continue Reading

SEBI UPDATE

SEBI (Foreign Portfolio Investors) (Amendment) Regulations, 2016 

SEBI has made amendment in SEBI (Foreign Portfolio Investors) Regulations, 2014 whereby in regulation 22, for the sub-regulation (2), the following shall be substituted:

“(2) A foreign portfolio investor shall ensure that any transfer of offshore derivative instruments issued by or on behalf...Continue Reading

SEBI UPDATE

Simplification of Account Opening Kit

To simplify the account opening kit, the stock broker/ DP shall make available certain standard documents to the clients, either in electronic or physical form, depending upon the preference of the client as part of account opening kit. The preference of the client shall be sought as part of the account opening form. In case the documents are made available in...Continue Reading

SEBI UPDATE

SEBI (LODR) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2016

SEBI has further amended the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2016 whereby top 500 listed entities based on market capitalization (calculated as on March 31 of every FY) shall formulate a dividend distribution policy which shall be disclosed in their AR and on their websites. (SEBI (LODR) (Second Amendment) Regulations,2016). They shall come into force...Continue Reading

SEBI UPDATE

Consultation paper for Disclosure of financial information in offer document/placement memorandum and for Valuation in respect of SEBI (Infrastructure investment trusts) Regulations, 2014

In order to enable investors to make well-informed investment decisions, SEBI has issued Consultation paper for Disclosure of financial information in...Continue Reading