Analyst Meets
Sebi proposes body for administration, supervision of research analysts
Capital markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday proposed to recognise an entity designated as Research Analyst Administration and Supervisory Body (RAASB), which will be responsible for the administration and supervision of the research analysts. In its consultation paper, Sebi said that the proposed body should not place any additional financial burden on the research analysts (RAs). Further, the application fee and registration fee as specified under the current RA Regulations has been proposed to be rationalised accordingly. In addition, it has been suggested to amend the rules to provide that membership of RAASB should be one of the eligibility criteria for consideration of the grant of registration certificate as RA. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has sought comments from the public on the proposals till September 12. "Considering the evolving nature of business of RAs, it is proposed that, on similar lines as IAASB, Sebi may recognise a body, designated as Resear
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Sebi targets analyst meets, proposes steps to curb information asymmetry
Companies will need to make an audio or video recordings for all such meets
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Companies conduct analyst meets at the rate of two a day as markets soar
Banking and lending institutions top in terms of number of such meetings
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