Page 15 - Latest Updates on SEBI
Markets to shift to T+1 settlement system from January 27: Report
It would allow the buyers and sellers to get shares and money in their accounts one day after the trade takes place
 "Markets to shift to T+1 settlement system from January 27: Report")
Market regulator Sebi considers allowing sponsor-less mutual funds
Issues discussion paper proposing radical changes on ownership structures
 "Market regulator Sebi considers allowing sponsor-less mutual funds")
Sebi mulls allowing PE funds to become sponsor of mutual fund house
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has sought comments from the public till January 29 on the proposals
 "Sebi mulls allowing PE funds to become sponsor of mutual fund house")
Sebi allows virtual meetings for REITs, InVITs unitholders via video call
Capital markets regulator Sebi on Friday allowed investment managers of investment vehicles REITs and InvITs to conduct meetings of unitholders through video conferencing and other audio-visual means
 "Sebi allows virtual meetings for REITs, InVITs unitholders via video call")
Sebi allows AIFs to participate in Credit Default Swap transactions
Further, exposure to CDS undertaken in these manner will not tantamount to leverage
 "Sebi allows AIFs to participate in Credit Default Swap transactions")
Sebi bans 3 entities from securities market for insider trading activities
Sebi has slapped penalties totalling Rs 15 lakh on three entities and also barred them from the securities markets for one year for flouting insider trading rules with respect to the shares of VSL
 "Sebi bans 3 entities from securities market for insider trading activities")
OFCD issuance case: Sebi issues notice to Sahara Group firm, others
The notice came after the entities failed to pay the fine imposed on them by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi)
Sebi allows stock exchanges to launch multiple contracts in same commodity
Also, the stock exchanges have suggested Sebi to launch multiple contracts on same commodity to cater to all value chain participants
'Vanishing act' by more than two dozen listed cos; BSE reaches out to firms
Companies had been non-compliant with listing requirements
 "'Vanishing act' by more than two dozen listed cos; BSE reaches out to firms")
Sebi allows active to passive ELSS switch for asset management companies
But regulator says AMCs must shut existing active scheme before offering a passive one
 "Sebi allows active to passive ELSS switch for asset management companies")
Sebi imposes securities market ban on 8 entities for misusing client funds
Sebi has barred 8 entities from the securities markets for up to seven years and imposed penalties totalling Rs 11.5 crore on them in a case related to misuse and diversion of clients' funds
Videocon-ICICI loan case: SAT asks Sebi to provide documents to Kochhar
The committee, in its report, observed that Kochhar violated bank policies and other rules and regulations
 "Videocon-ICICI loan case: SAT asks Sebi to provide documents to Kochhar")
Regulator Sebi brings OFS framework 2.0, allows exit to non-promoters
The OFS mechanism will also be available to companies with a market capitalisation of Rs 1,000 crore, Sebi said
 "Regulator Sebi brings OFS framework 2.0, allows exit to non-promoters")
Sebi allows exchanges to launch future contracts on corporate bond indices
The stock exchanges may introduce contracts of up to a tenure of three years
Bourses get Sebi's approval to launch derivatives on bond indices
Sebi's decision is aimed at enhancing liquidity in the bond market. It will also give an opportunity to investors to hedge their positions
Cyient DLM files preliminary papers worth Rs 740 cr with Sebi through IPO
Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) firm Cyient DLM Ltd has filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise Rs 740 crore through an Initial Public Offering (IPO)
 "Cyient DLM files preliminary papers worth Rs 740 cr with Sebi through IPO")
Municipal bond fund-raising trebles in 5 years; over Rs 6,000 cr mopped up
The surge comes also amid regulatory recognition of the need to encourage the use of an alternative source of finance for urban bodies
 "Municipal bond fund-raising trebles in 5 years; over Rs 6,000 cr mopped up")
Sebi clarifies on mode of payment for settlement of trades on RFQ platform
The circular will come into force with immediate effect
Sebi to extend trading hours in case of outage at stock exchanges
In case normalcy is not restored till 2:15 pm, trading hours will be extended till 5:00 pm
 "Sebi to extend trading hours in case of outage at stock exchanges")
JG Chemicals files preliminary papers with Sebi; to raise funds via IPO
It will also use Rs 35 crore for funding the long-term working capital requirements of the company and other general corporate purposes
 "JG Chemicals files preliminary papers with Sebi; to raise funds via IPO")
