Sebi notches up governance norms, eases procedures: What it means for investors

Sebi notches up governance norms, eases procedures: What it means for investors

Source: Live Mint The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (Sebi) move follows an expert committee’s recommendations to the market regulator for well-governed entities that are expected to perform better in the long run. Compliance with laws is the baseline indicator of responsible governance. Sebi’s changes focus both on external assurance exercises on compliance as…

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Canada Says No to Lower Margin Rates for Crypto Funds—Here’s Why

Canada Says No to Lower Margin Rates for Crypto Funds—Here’s Why

Source: Bitcoinist The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) has announced that cryptocurrency funds will be excluded from its List of Securities Eligible for Reduced Margin (LSERM), a quarterly list that identifies securities qualifying for reduced margin rates. CIRO’s ruling, effective as of February 5, cites the “high volatility, liquidity concerns, and regulatory uncertainties” surrounding cryptocurrency…

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RBI kicks off rate cut cycle—what it means for borrowers and makets | Mint

RBI kicks off rate cut cycle—what it means for borrowers and makets | Mint

Source: Live Mint The long-awaited policy rate easing by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is finally here. With inflation cooling from recent peaks, GDP growth dipping marginally, and global central banks shifting to accommodative policies, expectations were high ahead of the latest monetary policy review.  The announcement did not disappoint—RBI has cut the repo…

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