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Press Release - Electronic book mechanism for issuance of debt securities on private placement basis

SEBI UPDATE

Electronic book mechanism for issuance of debt securities on private placement basis

SEBI has issued a circular dated April 21, 2016, wherein the use of an Electronic Book Mechanism (EBM) has been made mandatory from July 01, 2016 for issuance of debt securities on private placement basis in the primary market with an issue size of Rs. 500 crores and above, inclusive of the green shoe option.

The circular stated...Continue Reading


FAQ's on Foreign Portfolio Investors

SEBI UPDATE

FAQ's on Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI)

With a view to guide market participants on SEBI (Foreign Portfolio Investors) Regulations, 2014 ("the Regulations"), SEBI has issued Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) covering the following:

  • Transition from FII to FPI Regime
  • Transition from QFI to FPI Regime
  • Eligibility of FPIs
  • Role and Responsibilities of Designated Depository Participant...Continue Reading

Revised Formats for Financial Results and Implementation of Ind-AS by Listed Entities

SEBI UPDATE

Revised Formats for Financial Results and Implementation of Ind-AS by Listed Entities

SEBI, in consultation with the market participants viz. Listed Entities, Stock Exchanges and Members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India ('ICAI'), has prescribed the revised formats for Financial Results and Implementation of Ind-AS by Listed Entities. 

The Quarterly / Annual...Continue Reading


Clarification regarding grandfathering of ODI issuers and modification of replies of FAQ 70 and FAQ 71 of SEBI FAQs to SEBI (FPI) Regulations, 2014

SEBI UPDATE

Clarification regarding grandfathering of ODI issuers and modification of replies of FAQ 70 and FAQ 71 of SEBI FAQs to SEBI (FPI) Regulations, 2014

In terms of the SEBI (Foreign Portfolio Investors) Regulation, 2014 (FPI Regulations)and circulars issued from time to time regarding ODI, the Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) issuing ODIs (hereinafter referred to as ODI Issuers)are required to...Continue Reading


Continuous disclosures to be made by Infrastructure Investment Trusts registered under the SEBI (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014

SEBI UPDATE

Continuous disclosures to be made by Infrastructure Investment Trusts registered under the SEBI (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014 

SEBI has issued a consultation paper regarding the continuous disclosures to be made by Infrastructure Investment Trusts registered under the SEBI (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014

These disclosures are contained herein in this paper under the...Continue Reading


KYC norms for ODI subscribers, transferability of ODIs, reporting of suspicious transactions, periodic review of systems and modified ODI reporting format

KYC norms for ODI subscribers, transferability of ODIs, reporting of suspicious transactions, periodic review of systems and modified ODI reporting format

In terms of the SEBI (Foreign Portfolio Investors) Regulation, 2014 (FPI Regulations) and circulars issued from time to time regarding ODI, the Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) issuing ODIs (hereinafter referred to as ODI Issuers) are required to comply with the...Continue Reading


Investor Protection Fund (IPF) of Depositories

SEBI UPDATE

Investor Protection Fund (IPF) of Depositories

SEBI has issued the following guidelines with regard to Investor Protection Fund (IPF) of the Depositories based on the recommendations of Depository System Review Committee (DSRC) and Expert Committee on Clearing Corporations:

  • Utilization of the IPF
  • Constitution and Management of the IPF
  • Contribution to the IPF
  • Investments of...Continue Reading

SEBI cautions investors not to invest in schemes offered by entities barred by SEBI from raising money or entities not registered with SEBI

SEBI UPDATE

SEBI cautions investors not to invest in schemes offered by entities barred by SEBI from raising money or entities not registered with SEBI from raising money or entities not registered with SEBI

Certain Collective Investment Scheme(s) (CIS) have come to the notice of SEBI, which were offered by entities not registered with SEBI nor offer document of such schemes have been filed with SEBI. Appropriate actions...Continue Reading


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

SEBI UPDATE

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

SEBI has issued a Consultation paper for amendments to the SEBI (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014 based on the feedback received from various stakeholders.

The issues and the proposals for amendment are as under:

  1. Removing the restriction on the SPV (only in case of such SPV being a Holding Company) to...Continue Reading

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Depositories and Participants) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2016

SEBI UPDATE

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Depositories and Participants) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2016 

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has further amended the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 1996.

These Regulations may be called the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Depositories and...Continue Reading