Brokers will be allowed access to Sebi-approved activities while facing enhanced client protection requirements. The proposal also bans unauthorized schemes to prevent investor harm.
SEBI Board Meeting Live: Qualified stock broker (QSB) criteria
Criteria for Qualified Stock Brokers will now be based on measurable performance metrics and stricter governance standards, ensuring higher accountability.
SEBI Board Meeting Live: Updates to trading and clearing definitions
The draft rules revise definitions for algorithmic trading, proprietary trading, and clearing members. Outdated terms, such as “small investor,” are being removed to reflect modern market practices.
SEBI Board Meeting Live:Key governance and compliance changes
The proposed regulations include mandatory Sebi approval for any change in control of broker entities. Brokers will also be required to promptly disclose material changes affecting their operations.
SEBI Board Meeting Live:Sebi Board to review broker regulations
Sources said the Sebi board may soon clear a revamped set of stock broker regulations aimed at aligning with evolving market practices. The update is designed to strengthen governance, enhance client protection, and improve compliance standards.
SEBI Board Meeting Live: Benefits of REITs and InvITs
Listed on stock exchanges, REITs and InvITs offer investors a combination of steady income through distributions and potential capital appreciation, making them an attractive option for long-term wealth creation.
SEBI Board Meeting Live: Impact on mutual funds
If reclassified as equity, mutual funds would be allowed to include REITs and InvITs in their equity schemes. This could broaden access for retail investors and encourage higher participation in these investment vehicles.
SEBI Board Meeting Live: SEBI Board to consider equity classification for REITs and InvITs
The SEBI board may discuss the potential reclassification of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) as equity instruments. Currently, these instruments are treated as hybrids, containing both debt and equity characteristics.