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Source: Live Mint Top News SEBI unveils framework for safer retail participation in algorithmic trading SEBI has introduced a regulatory framework for retail algorithmic trading through brokers, effective August 1, 2025. The framework requires brokers to oversee API-based algo trading, empanel algo providers, and ensure compliance with stock exchange norms. Brokers must review, approve, and…
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…
Source: Live Mint MUMBAI : The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has impounded an amount of ₹53.6 crore as illegal investment advisory fees under the garb of providing educational courses from Asmita Patel Global School Of Trading and other entities connected with financial influencer Asmita Patel, who is known as “options queen” and…
Source: Live Mint Alternative investment funds (AIFs) have evolved from niche offerings to become a cornerstone of India’s financial ecosystem. With a remarkable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31% over the past five years and commitments reaching ₹12.4 trillion as of September 2024, AIFs are poised to play an increasingly critical role in reshaping…
Source: Live Mint The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has unveiled a revised regulatory framework aimed at promoting safer participation of retail investors in algorithmic trading. The new guidelines, outlined in Sebi’s circular issued on Tuesday, will require stockbrokers, exchanges, and algorithmic trading providers to implement stricter risk management measures. Brokers will be…
Source: Live Mint Upcoming IPO: Indogulf Cropsciences Limited, headquartered in Delhi, has been issued final observation by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), allowing them to raise up to ₹200 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). The company submitted its IPO documents to SEBI on September 25, 2024. Indogulf Cropsciences commenced its…
Source: Live Mint How would you know whether a small cap mutual fund is safe to invest in terms of future volatility? Among several metrics, you may also consider the results of ‘stress test’ which each mutual fund is supposed to reveal every month. A small cap mutual fund invests a minimum of 65 percent…
Source: Live Mint Capital markets regulator Securities Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has alluded that the daily transaction limit for capital market transactions is set to be raised to ₹5 lakh. The daily transaction limit currently stands at ₹2 lakh. Notably, this is not a final announcement but a part of the Sebi’s consultation paper…
Source: Live Mint Top News SEBI Mandates Evaluations for Market Infrastructure Institutions to Ensure Transparency and Efficiency The Securities and Exchange Board of India has mandated external and internal evaluations for Market Infrastructure Institutions and their statutory committees. This move aims to enhance transparency, governance, and performance efficiency in financial markets. The evaluations will help…
Source: Live Mint Upcoming IPO: Bengaluru-based workspace operator WeWork India has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), as it aims to raise funds from the Indian stock market. WeWork India is a flexible workspace operator in India that provides workspaces to our…
