Page 7 - Latest Updates on SEBI
Cracking the whip: Why Sebi is tightening rules for public issues of SMEs
SME IPO is a red-hot market segment. Many of these floats routinely see 100-time subscription and massive gains upon listing
 "Cracking the whip: Why Sebi is tightening rules for public issues of SMEs")
Sebi warns against unauthorised platforms for unlisted securities
Sebi highlighted that these platforms operate in violation of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956, and the Sebi Act, 1992, which are designed to protect investors' interests
 "Sebi warns against unauthorised platforms for unlisted securities")
Street Signs: Nifty racing past resistance, BSE's high-wire act, more
Shares of BSE have surged more than 20 per cent in less than two weeks, defying concerns surrounding the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) new futures and options
 "Street Signs: Nifty racing past resistance, BSE's high-wire act, more")
Sebi revamps investor charter to boost transparency, grievance redressal
The updated charter has emphasised on ensuring confidentiality of investor information and providing the right to exit at fair and reasonable terms from securities market related products or services
 "Sebi revamps investor charter to boost transparency, grievance redressal")
FPI lobby opposes Sebi's proposed norms for regulating AI and ML
Asifma seeks shared responsibility for AI-related breaches
 "FPI lobby opposes Sebi's proposed norms for regulating AI and ML")
Overbearing secondary market: Time for business channels to refocus
For the public good, business channels must broaden their focus and look beyond stock market trading
 "Overbearing secondary market: Time for business channels to refocus")
Sebi proposes converting ITM options into futures one day before expiry
Proposed framework on the lines of one followed in the commodity market
Sebi mulls new framework to help passive funds reduce tracking error
Separate call auction session proposed to mitigate final hour volatility
Star Agriwarehousing files IPO papers with Sebi, aims to raise Rs 450 cr
The company may consider raising Rs 90 crore through a pre-IPO placement
 "Star Agriwarehousing files IPO papers with Sebi, aims to raise Rs 450 cr")
Axis Securities settles front-running case with Sebi; pays Rs 14.62 lakh
It was alleged that as a stock broker, Axis Securities failed to exercise appropriate due diligence in the matter in its dealer and branch manager compliance policy
Specified digital platforms not obligated to register, clarifies Sebi
Says the association of regulated entities with SDPs will assure that they are in compliance of Sebi's regulations
Brickwork Ratings settles matter with mkt regulator Sebi for Rs 1.54 crore
In January 2020, Sebi and the Reserve Bank of India had undertaken a joint inspection of Brickwork, where the two regulators found "several irregularities"
 "Brickwork Ratings settles matter with mkt regulator Sebi for Rs 1.54 crore")
Cong accuses coverup, urges Sebi to take strict action on Adani group
"While any settlement would be proof of guilt, which vindicates our 'Hum Adani Ke Hain Kaun' campaign, it also appears to be heading towards a light slap on the wrist under the direct patronage
 "Cong accuses coverup, urges Sebi to take strict action on Adani group")
Sebi issues rules for uniform nomination standards in securities markets
The new rules are aimed at enhancing investor convenience and introducing uniform standards for nomination facilities
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Sebi revises guidelines on mobile and e-mail alerts for investors
The updated rules, effective immediately, aim to strike a balance between regulatory compliance and operational flexibility for brokers
'Overreach': USISPF, Nasscom on Sebi's specified digital platform plan
The proposal followed Sebi's mandate restricting the association of registered entities in the securities market with those who are unregistered or not covered under the ambit of the market regulator
 "'Overreach': USISPF, Nasscom on Sebi's specified digital platform plan")
Quant Mutual Fund to get new CEO as it strengthens leadership team
However, the fund house has not revealed the name. The new CEO will likely take charge by April 2025, according to the company
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Sebi proposes online monitoring of stock brokers' system audit by exchanges
Exchanges will have to ensure that auditors conduct physical visits to the premises of the stock broker. Further, they will have to develop a web portal to monitor and supervise the process
 "Sebi proposes online monitoring of stock brokers' system audit by exchanges")
Adani-linked firms file settlement bids in Sebi's public shareholding probe
Adani-linked individuals, including Vinay Prakash, a director at Adani Enterprises, and Ameet Desai, a director at Ambuja Cements, have each offered Rs 3 lakh to settle the case
 "Adani-linked firms file settlement bids in Sebi's public shareholding probe")
Sebi cracks down on finfluencers; 'Baap of Charts' among seven banned
Sebi also found that Ansari was assuring returns, undertaken with an intent to influence the clients to purchase "educational courses' offered through Baap of Chart
