SEBI penalises19 persons for fraudulent trading in Global Infratech and Finance shares

Sebi has imposed a penalty of Rs 95 lakh on 19 individuals for indulging in manipulative trading in the shares of Global Infratech and Finance Limited. Capital markets regulator Sebi has imposed a penalty of Rs 95 lakh on 19 individuals for indulging in manipulative trading in the shares of Global Infratech and Finance Limited. They have been directed to pay the penalty within 45 … Continue reading SEBI penalises19 persons for fraudulent trading in Global Infratech and Finance shares

Economist Who Predicted 2008 Financial Crisis Warns About ‘Long, Ugly’ Recession

Economist Nouriel Roubini, known for his correct prediction of the financial crisis the world faced in 2008, has now warned about a “long and ugly” recession in the across the world that can start at the end of this year and continue well into 2022. He also predicted a sharp correction in the S&P 500. His warning comes after the US along with all major … Continue reading Economist Who Predicted 2008 Financial Crisis Warns About ‘Long, Ugly’ Recession

Rules in relation to Co-Investment made by Investors of Alternative Investment Funds notified: SEBI

1. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has notified the  Securities and Exchange Board of India (Alternative Investment Funds) Fifth Amendment) Regulations, 2021 which is in relation to co-investment made by investors of Alternative Investment Funds. 2. After clause (f) of sub-regulation (1) of regulation 2, the clause shall be inserted, namely, “(fa)“Co-investment” means investment made by a Manager or Sponsor or investor … Continue reading Rules in relation to Co-Investment made by Investors of Alternative Investment Funds notified: SEBI

Norms for Alternative Investment Fund under SEBI (Portfolio Managers) Regulations, 2020 notified by SEBI

1. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has notified the the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Portfolio Managers) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2021 which seeks to amend Securities and Exchange Board of India (Portfolio Managers) Regulations, 2020. “Alternative Investment Fund” shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in clause (b) of sub-regulation (1) of regulation 2 of the Securities and Exchange … Continue reading Norms for Alternative Investment Fund under SEBI (Portfolio Managers) Regulations, 2020 notified by SEBI

Investor Grievance Redressal System and Arbitration Mechanism amended:SEBI

1. The market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has amended the Investor Grievance Redressal System and Arbitration Mechanism. The new framework will come into effect from January 1, 2022. The amendments aimed at further enhancing the effectiveness of investor grievance redressal and arbitration mechanism, have been taken after receiving feedback from the stock exchanges. 2. The SEBI said forming an exclusive panel … Continue reading Investor Grievance Redressal System and Arbitration Mechanism amended:SEBI

Usage of Pool Accounts for Transactions in units of Mutual Funds on Stock Exchange Platforms discontinued:SEBI

1. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Monday decided to ban the usage of pool accounts for mutual fund transactions. Market regulator SEBI, in its notification, stated that the pooling of funds by stockbrokers, MF distributors, and investment advisers will be discontinued from April 1 next year. 2. Based on discussions with stakeholders and recommendations of the Mutual Fund Advisory Committee, with … Continue reading Usage of Pool Accounts for Transactions in units of Mutual Funds on Stock Exchange Platforms discontinued:SEBI

Eligibility requirements related to Superior Voting Rights Shares Framework relaxed by SEBI

1. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) met in Mumbai on Tuesday under the Chairmanship of Mr.Ajay Tyagi. The Part-Time Members joined the meeting through video conferencing. The Board, inter-alia decided to relax the eligibility requirements related to the Superior Voting Rights Shares framework. 2. Earlier, in 2019, SEBI had introduced a superior voting rights (SR) framework specifically for issuer companies intensive in … Continue reading Eligibility requirements related to Superior Voting Rights Shares Framework relaxed by SEBI

SEBI: Principal Officer having decision making Authority related to Fund Management, to obtain Certification from National Institute of Securities Markets

1. The Market Regulator, Security, and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Tuesday have notified the Principal officer having decision-making authority related to fund management, to obtain certification from the National Institute of Securities Markets. “The associated persons functioning as principal officer of a Portfolio Manager or employee(s) of the Portfolio Manager having decision making authority related to fund management, shall obtain certification from the … Continue reading SEBI: Principal Officer having decision making Authority related to Fund Management, to obtain Certification from National Institute of Securities Markets

Investors to link PAN with Aadhaar before Sep 30 directed by SEBI

1. The Securities Exchange Board of India ( SEBI ) has directed the investors to link PAN with Aadhaar before September 30th, 2021. 2. As per Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) notification G.S.R 112(E) dated February 13, 2020, the Permanent Account Number (PAN) of a person allotted as of July 01, 2017, shall become inoperative if it is not linked with Aadhaar by September … Continue reading Investors to link PAN with Aadhaar before Sep 30 directed by SEBI

Guidelines on Disclosure of risk-o-meter of Scheme, Benchmark and Portfolio details to Investors issued SEBI

1. The Market Regulator, Securities, and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) have issued the guidelines on Disclosure of risk-o-meter of scheme, benchmark, and portfolio details to the investors. 2. SEBI has mandated mutual funds to disclose to the investors in which the unitholders are invested as on the date on which the disclosures are stipulated namely risk-o-meter of the scheme and the benchmark along with … Continue reading Guidelines on Disclosure of risk-o-meter of Scheme, Benchmark and Portfolio details to Investors issued SEBI