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SEBI likely probing Jane Street following market manipulation complaints, say sources

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SEBI likely probing Jane Street following market manipulation complaints, say sources

The regulator's probe, which is said to have begun after complaints from several quarters, will cover multiple related entities.

How have disclosures by REITs, InvITs improved?

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How have disclosures by REITs, InvITs improved?

The new amendments will provide more clarity for investors on cash flows and risk-reward profiles of these assets, said legal experts.

Sebi to ease norms for RA, IA registration within a month: Sources

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Sebi to ease norms for RA, IA registration within a month: Sources

Documentation and verification requirements may be cut down to a third, according to sources.

Which algos will need to be registered? 10 highlights from the new operational norms

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Which algos will need to be registered? 10 highlights from the new operational norms

The latest circular from the exchange gives details about the threshold that has been set, the arrangement a broker can have with algo platforms and more.

Can insolvency proceedings protect firms & directors from SEBI heat?

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Can insolvency proceedings protect firms & directors from SEBI heat?

In a recent order, while imposing one of the stiffest penalties till date of Rs 56 crore on two promoters of Seya Industries, SEBI has clarified how the moratorium against legal action under the IBC works.

Rent-a-bank-account scam: How it works and who is at risk

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Rent-a-bank-account scam: How it works and who is at risk

People are lured with promises of a few lakhs or even a few thousands, and then are left to deal with criminal cases and large financial claims.

5 reasons to sit up and take notice of Sebi's recent order-spoofing crackdown

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5 reasons to sit up and take notice of Sebi's recent order-spoofing crackdown

The market regulator's recent crackdown on a complicated stock manipulation operation showed its surveillance and investigation chops.

SEBI cracks India's first big "spoofing" case that involved a stock broker and 173 stocks

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SEBI cracks India's first big "spoofing" case that involved a stock broker and 173 stocks

The regulator investigated Patel Wealth Advisors and its directors over three years

Alleged drug peddler couple's Rs 1,700 cr PMS racket busted; Moneycontrol exclusive confirmed

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Alleged drug peddler couple's Rs 1,700 cr PMS racket busted; Moneycontrol exclusive confirmed

According to sources, there was a big demand for the PMS service because of returns that were being generated

SEBI cracks unique front-running scam which ran on a simple hack; impounds Rs 2.72 crore

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SEBI cracks unique front-running scam which ran on a simple hack; impounds Rs 2.72 crore

Madhav Stock Vision Pvt Ltd, its directors and associates have also been banned from the stock market with immediate effect

Brokers connected to co-location case receive fresh notices: Sources

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Brokers connected to co-location case receive fresh notices: Sources

SEBI had passed orders between 2019 and 2022 penalising the brokers; now the regulator has sent fresh notices, sources said

MC Explains: Why recent SC order in a pump-and-dump case delivered a jolt to SEBI

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MC Explains: Why recent SC order in a pump-and-dump case delivered a jolt to SEBI

The top court said that the market regulator is bound by this principle, which some legal experts believe is a double-edged sword

Daily wager named as company director fights legal battle for years to be free of massive SEBI fine

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Daily wager named as company director fights legal battle for years to be free of massive SEBI fine

A compliance expert Moneycontrol spoke to said that companies falsely naming their peons as directors to commit fraud was common practice.

Oops! Investment Advisor emails evidence of misconduct to SEBI, implicates self

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Oops! Investment Advisor emails evidence of misconduct to SEBI, implicates self

The market regulator has fined the IA Rs 8 lakh for various violations including promising guaranteed returns and selling the same product to the same client over the same period

Market fall reignites ask for 24/7 index derivatives trading

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Market fall reignites ask for 24/7 index derivatives trading

Market intermediaries and Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) need to reach a consensus on this proposal, for it to pass; SEBI has given the go ahead for extended trading hours as far back as 2018

Traders shocked by extent of April 7 fall, cut exposure to a fraction

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Traders shocked by extent of April 7 fall, cut exposure to a fraction

Volatility and uncertainty are giving them pause

Rights issue to be faster from today; process to be completed in 23 days

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Rights issue to be faster from today; process to be completed in 23 days

The market regulator has introduced measures to make rights issue more attractive than preferential allotment

IT stocks have seen more than 25% drop YTD, but brokerages, analysts say it's not all gloom & doom

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IT stocks have seen more than 25% drop YTD, but brokerages, analysts say it's not all gloom & doom

JP Morgan says while it doesn't recommend buying IT stocks, but conservative guidance by the companies would give a good entry point later. Market veterans like Prashant Khemka said they don't take big investing calls based on macroeconomic outlook.

SEBI's framework for performance validation agency PaRRVA is finally here

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SEBI's framework for performance validation agency PaRRVA is finally here

A credit rating agency (CRA) which meets a few criteria including having been in existence for 15 years and having a minimum networth of Rs 100 crores can register as a PaRRVA.

SEBI exempts GoI from making an open offer for Vodafone Idea; GoI's stake to go up to 48.99%

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SEBI exempts GoI from making an open offer for Vodafone Idea; GoI's stake to go up to 48.99%

This is following an application filed by Department of Investment and Public Asset Management, Ministry of Finance, dated Marh 30, 2025.

Ipca Labs' promoters KIPL may get exemption from making open offer: SEBI's informal guidance

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Ipca Labs' promoters KIPL may get exemption from making open offer: SEBI's informal guidance

Kaygee Investments (KIPL) had sort clarification over a merger with another promoter entity PCPL

Brokers in limbo over delay in release of operational details of retail algo-trading norms

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Brokers in limbo over delay in release of operational details of retail algo-trading norms

The implementation standards, which were to be released on April 1, will now be released a month later on May 1. Brokers who have been waiting for clarity say they are in a limbo over the delay.

How a family of front-runners was busted because of one slip-up

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How a family of front-runners was busted because of one slip-up

Their operation ran for years, using an innovative trading pattern and across two different organisations.

MC Explains: Why Sebi introduced, then pulled back a merchant banking rule within one quarter

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MC Explains: Why Sebi introduced, then pulled back a merchant banking rule within one quarter

Sebi deferred its earlier decision to restrict merchant bankers' activities, after a board meeting on March 24. The restrictions pertained to merchant banks taking up activities like valuation.

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