Why Sebi regulation on research analysts eases entry barrier but raises stakes

Why Sebi regulation on research analysts eases entry barrier but raises stakes

Source: Live Mint One of the notable changes is the relaxation of eligibility criteria, which may seem like a welcome step. However, the new framework imposes burdensome obligations that could hinder RAs’ ability to operate effectively. The minimum qualification requirement for an individual RA or a principal officer of a non-individual RA has been reduced…

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Why this rural India-focused RIA wants to build an account aggregator platform

Why this rural India-focused RIA wants to build an account aggregator platform

Source: Live Mint Nitin Sawant, founder of NS Wealth, a Sebi-registered investment advisory firm, secured final approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 28 October to launch an account aggregator (AA) platform under his new venture, OMS Fintech Account Aggregator.  This initiative aims to provide a consumer-focused AA service. Sawant, who began his…

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Is the illusion of ’free’ financial advice costing you more in the long run? | Mint

Is the illusion of ’free’ financial advice costing you more in the long run? | Mint

Source: Live Mint Recently, the capital markets regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India, proposed changes to make it easier for individuals to become registered investment advisors (RIA) for individuals looking to get advice on their personal finances. SEBI has done this, presumably, with the objective of encouraging more professionals to seek out the RIA…

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