INDIA
Government issues notification for second SEBI Whole Time Member vacancy
Department of Economic Affairs had earlier issued for the filing up of one post of WTM on 30th April and another was issued today for the post of WTM.
BUSINESS
Jane Street’s SAT appeal says Sebi sat on escrow, algo firm’s no-trade conduct out of good faith
Global algo firm Jane Street has alleged that key evidence was withheld, and restrictions were lifted with a delay, while it has pointed to its own restraint as proof of bona fide conduct, in an appeal before the Securities Appellate Tribunal.
BUSINESS
Former MCA Secretary and IFSCA Chief Injeti Srinivas appointed public interest director at NSE
A 1983-batch IAS officer from the Odisha cadre, Srinivas brings with him over four decades of experience in corporate and financial regulation, industrial policy, insolvency and competition law, corporate governance, and public policy.
MARKETS
SEBI Chairman urges listed banks to strengthen insider trading compliance, follow two SDD structure
The first such session was conducted in Mumbai and its expected that SEBI will conduct more such sessions in other cities where banks head offices are based.
MARKETS
Jane Street challenges SEBI in SAT; hearing on September 8
All the four entities, named in the interim order of SEBI, have filed the case in SAT against the market regulator.
BUSINESS
Sebi unveils course for bankers sensitising against insider trading in a step to fortify compliance
The initiative by Sebi is seen as a proactive step to sensitise bank staff on insider trading regulations, particularly where the exposure to sensitive information is frequent.
BUSINESS
SEBI re-introduces intraday limits for Index Options trading from October 1, with stricter monitoring
SEBI aims to ensure that India’s derivatives market, one of the largest and most active in the world, continues to grow on a foundation of robust risk management and transparent regulation.
BUSINESS
From today, listed firms must provide granular disclosures for related party transactions
SEBI had called for more granular information that needs to be shared to shareholders and audit committee for approval of proposals.
BUSINESS
Is Sebi revisiting F&O suitability? Recent remarks indicate entry criteria discussion is back on table and here's how it could look
The idea of product suitability or entry check for F&O was discussed with expert working group last year but was abandoned as participants were not comfortable with too much many measures in one go.
BUSINESS
Sebi panel recommends open offer process may be faster with quicker payout to investors
Currently, the overall timeline for completing an open offer is 62 working days, panel proposed to reduce this to 42 working days.
BUSINESS
Avadhut Sathe responds to Sebi action, denies giving stock tips or acting as finfluencer
Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy stresses that it functions solely as a training institution
BUSINESS
Sebi may tweak key norms governing ETF trading to reduce risk, align with real-time conditions
Sebi, after consultation with exchanges and mutual fund industry, is planning to tweak the base price calculation and price bands for ETFs, to align the NAVs closer to market rates and prevent abrupt price swings.
MARKETS
Sebi floats revised consultation Paper on Introduction of Closing Auction Session (CAS) in Equity Cash Segment
Sebi in its paper noted, CAS to be implemented phased, initially covering stocks in the derivative segment to ensure liquidity and operational ease for passive funds.
MARKETS
SEBI proposes to revamp block deal norms, increase order size and price range
Block deal regulations are being reviewed as markets have grown, and the size of block deals has gone up. The framework was first introduced in 2005 and has been reviewed periodically.
MARKETS
Sebi raids trading guru Avadhut Sathe’s Karjat Academy in crackdown on finfluencers
Sources say the regulator has received complaints that some trading academies collude with operators to push penny stocks
BUSINESS
Sebi close to finalising block deal norms, with higer price range and deal size
Block deal regulations are being reviewed as markets have grown and the size of block deals has gone up. The framework was first introduced in 2005 and has been reviewed periodically.
MARKETS
Sebi weighs overhaul of IPO and re-listing price discovery rules
The capital market regulator has sought views from exchanges and other market participants on revamping special pre-open session framework to boost transparency and investor confidence.
BUSINESS
Sebi mulls double-edged move: Higher intraday limits, with expiry-day clampdown and penalties for breach
The capital market regulator is weighing a hike in intraday position caps but drawing a hard line between expiry and non-expiry days, introducing “soft vs hard” breach rules and penalties for expiry-day excesses
BUSINESS
Sebi proposes less stake dilution, more timeline for public shareholding compliance for large IPOs
The proposal was discussed first with Sebi's primary market advisory commitee . The proposal is part of Ease of Doing Business and encouraging large copmapnies to list on domestic exchanges.
BUSINESS
Sebi panel on Takeover Regulations reviews definition of control, no tweaks to open offer and creeping acquisition threshold
The panel has deliberated on issues related to acquisition of shares and takeovers based on judicial verdicts and instances in the corporate world, leading to a 600-page draft report which had been submitted some time ago.
BUSINESS
Mutual funds are pushing for non-disclosure of block deals as Sebi reviews framework
Sebi is still reviewing the block deal framework and will examine the working group's suggestions before it takes a final call in the matter.
BUSINESS
More market offenders settled with Sebi last year, as tighter enforcement resulted in nearly three applications a day
Sebi's annual report has shown that on an average three settlement applications were filed last year, almost double compared to FY24, as enforcement and investigation by the regulator improved, making it difficult for offenders to contest charges.
INDIA
Sebi proposes sweeping regulatory changes, shares its intent in annual report
Sebi proposals span IPO disclosures, trading safeguards, commodity derivatives, FPIs, mutual funds, REITs, InvITs and others
BUSINESS
Sebi buying the cool tool for faster investigations
Sebi uses various tech-based solutions to analyse the trading patterns and data. Based on such inputs, it builds a case against manipulators.
