India International Trade Fair
Technology has facilitated lowering of risk and easier access through initiatives like e-KYC, ASBA for IPOs, Online Bond Platforms and single window platforms for Mutual Funds.
SEBI analysis of royalty payments made by listed companies to their Related Parties
Poor disclosure levels continue to keep a veil on royalty and related payments. Listed companies do not provide adequate justification or rationale for royalty payments, and details of benefits derived in return for such royalty paid.
Revised Format from SEBI for Quarterly Report and Compliance Certificate by Infrastructure Investment Trusts and Real Estate Investment Trusts
SEBI has issued Relaxation from certain provisions for units allotted to an employee benefit trust for the purpose of a unit based employee benefit scheme, Alignment of timelines for making distribution by InvITs and Format of Quarterly Report and Compliance Certificate by Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs).
SEBI Consultation paper on Review of SEBI (Custodian) Regulations, 1996
To harmonize requirements across intermediaries, it is proposed to provide a framework for Custodians similar to that for Stockbrokers, DPs, IAs, RAs, RTAs and KRA. The comments/ suggestions should be submitted latest by November 28, 2024.
SEBI Consultation paper on review of regulatory framework for Angel Funds in AIF Regulations
These proposals aim to, inter-alia, restrict Angel Funds to investors with commensurate risk appetite and ability to evaluate investment proposals, while also enhancing the ease of doing business in this space. The comments / suggestions shall be submitted on or before November 28, 2024, via online web-based form.
Proposed amendments with respect to assigning responsibility for the use of artificial intelligence tools by Market Infrastructure Institutions, Registered Intermediaries and other persons regulated by SEBI
The comments/suggestions in this regard may be submitted latest by November 28, 2024 online.
SEBI simplifies registration process for Foreign Portfolio Investors
With an objective to facilitate ease of onboarding for FPI applicants and reduce duplication of available information, based on deliberations held with market participants, SEBI has simplified registration process for Foreign Portfolio Investors.
SEBI extends timeline to submit comments on consultation paper on recognition as Specified Digital Platform
Based on the representations received by SEBI from some of the entities/organisations, it has been decided to extend the timeline to submit the public comments on the consultation paper till November 26, 2024. Accordingly, the comments/ suggestions should be submitted latest by November 26, 2024.
Master Circular for Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements
SEBI has introduced an online system for filings related to public issues, rights issues, institutional placement programme, schemes of arrangement, takeovers and buy backs.
SEBI Master circular for compliance with the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 by listed entities
The circular provides the revised portion for approval of related party transactions.
