SEBI proposes review of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Merchant Bankers) Regulations, 1992
It is proposed that merchant bankers, other than Banks, Public Financial Institution and their subsidiaries, shall undertake only those activities, which are related to securities market and come under the jurisdiction of SEBI (permitted activities).
Scheme for Trading and Settlement of Sovereign Green Bonds in the IFSC
Investors can participate in the primary auctions of securities undertaken by the Reserve Bank and transact in the secondary market for securities in the IFSC, as per the terms and conditions defined in the Scheme.
Modalities for migration of Venture Capital Funds registered under erstwhile SEBI (Venture Capital Funds) Regulations, 1996 to SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012
The responsibility for compliance with these regulations rests with the manager, trustee, and key management personnel of the VCF or Migrated VCF. The trustee or sponsor must ensure that the Compliance Test Report, as required by the SEBI Master Circular for AIFs, includes adherence to the provisions of this circular.
SEBI guidelines for borrowing by Category I and Category II AIFs and maximum permissible limit for extension of tenure by LVFs
The amendments provides category I and Category II AIFs may borrow for the purpose of meeting shortfall in drawdown amount.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Intermediaries) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024
The amendment provides that no person regulated by the Board or the agent of such a person shall have any direct or indirect association, with another person who provides advice or any recommendation, directly or indirectly, in respect of or related to a security or securities, unless the person is registered with or otherwise permitted by the Board to provide such advice or recommendation.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Depositories and Participants) Amendment Regulations, 2024
The amendment provides qualifications SEBI shall take into account for considering grant of certificate of commencement of business including all matters which are relevant to the efficient and orderly functioning of the depository.
Securities Contracts (Regulation) (Stock Exchanges and Clearing Corporations) Amendment Regulations, 2024
Securities Contracts (Regulation) (Stock Exchanges and Clearing Corporations) Regulations, 2018 revises conditions to register as a stock exchange.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Intermediaries) Amendment Regulations, 2024
An intermediary shall provide the Board with a certificate of its compliance officer on the 1st April of each year certifying with compliance of amended regulations.
Consultation Paper on review of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Informal Guidance) Scheme, 2003
This consultation paper solicits comments and inputs from the public with respect to the proposed changes in the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Informal Guidance) Scheme, 2003 including changes with respect to expanding the scope of the scheme, enhancing the fee levied and rationalizing various processes.
Department of Economic Affairs amends Securities Contracts Regulation Rules (SCRR), 1956, facilitating direct listing of securities by public Indian companies on International Exchanges of GIFT IFSC
The Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, has amended the Securities Contracts Regulation Rules (SCRR), 1956 to ease the listing requirements for Indian companies seeking to list on international exchanges within International Financial Service Centres (IFSCs) at par with global standards.
