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Sebi seeks info from Jet Airways following complaint
Wed, May 30, 2018
Markets regulator Sebi has sought information from Jet Airways following a complaint of alleged fraudulent practices. In a filing to the stock exchanges today, the airline said last month the regulator sought views of the statutory auditors and the audit committee on certain allegations.
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Insider trading at Fortis Healthcare? Watchdog eyeing a scam
Wed, May 23, 2018
Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is probing suspected insider trading by some institutional investors and other regulatory lapses at Fortis Healthcare amid a takeover battle and boardroom upheaval at the hospital chain, officials said.
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Sebi to consider penal action against PNB, Gitanjali Gems
Sun, May 20, 2018
Markets regulator Sebi will consider penal action against Punjab National Bank and Gitanjali Gems after completion of its probe into suspected trading and disclosure related issues in the matter of over Rs 14,000 crore banking fraud, senior officials said
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Narendra Modi government, regulators mull challenge-proof definition for shell companies
Sun, May 13, 2018
A number of entities accused of using 'shell companies' for money laundering and other financial wrongdoings have challenged the regulatory action against them in recent months and there is a feeling that all regulatory gaps must be filled to avoid delay in bringing the guilty to book, officials said
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Karnataka assembly elections 2018: Sebi, exchanges step-up vigil before polls results
Sun, May 13, 2018
Karnataka assembly elections 2018: The results of the single-phase assembly elections will be declared on May 15. However, before the formal announcement of the results, several agencies conducted exit polls, predicting the outcome. The exit poll results for the election were announced after voting ended on May 12
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Sebi extends market trading hours; here's what experts say
Mon, May 07, 2018
We still need to see if the extended timings will be for all securities or securities in equity derivatives market will trade till the time underlying equities trade and only indices will be allowed to trade for extended hours.
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Sebi allows bourses to extend trading time for equity drivatives till 11.55 pm
Fri, May 04, 2018
The bourses would also be required to submit a detailed proposal, including the framework for risk management, settlement process, monitoring of positions, availability of manpower, system capability and surveillance systems.
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How to switch, exit mutual fund schemes: Experts explain
Tue, May 01, 2018
Asset managers are responding by changing the fundamental attributes of existing schemes, or by merging them to realign their funds to match the Sebi specified mandates. Hence, there is a good chance that a typical pure equity, debt or hybrid fund that you bought a year ago may be evolving into something completely different. Should you exit a fund that has changed, or stay put? DNA Money spoke with experts to get the answers.
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Sebi may seek forensic probe of ICICI Bank books, disclosures
Sun, Apr 22, 2018
The forensic examination will focus on various disclosures made by the top private sector bank over the last few years, vis-a-vis the clarifications submitted by ICICI Bank to the stock exchanges in reply to queries made in the backdrop of a controversy regarding certain loans extended as part of a consortium to Videocon
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P-note investments dip to nearly 9-yr low at Rs 1.06 lakh cr
Sun, Apr 15, 2018
P-notes are issued by registered foreign portfolio investors to overseas investors who wish to be part of Indian stock markets without registering themselves directly. They, however, need to go through a proper due diligence process. According to the Sebi data, total value of P-note investments in Indian markets -- equity, debt, and derivatives -- slumped to a low of Rs 1,06,403 crore at March-end from Rs 1,06,760 crore at the end of the preceding month
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Spooked by Sebi, dealers set to petition market regulator against new norms
Mon, Apr 09, 2018
On January 5, Sebi made Electronic Book Platform (EBP) compulsory for all corporate bond primary issues of Rs 200 crore. EBP is a bidding mechanism for bond sales on a private placement basis on stock exchanges.
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CAs, CS, valuers may face disgorgement, penalties from Sebi
Sun, Apr 08, 2018
The role of auditors and valuers has come under the scanner in a number of high-profile cases recently involving PNB, WhatsApp and Fortis as also the Satyam and Kingfisher frauds earlier. Sebi is looking to enhance the oversight to check such frauds with new regulations for fiduciaries in the securities markets, a senior official said
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Big setback for ICICI Bank in Chanda Kochhar case; here is what has happened now
Fri, Mar 30, 2018
SEBI has begun a preliminary enquiry into various disclosures made by the top private sector bank over the last few years while the stock exchanges may seek additional clarifications regarding recent reports in this regard that relate to dealings that took place way back in 2012, a senior official said. ICICI Bank is India's fourth most valued bank with a market capitalisation of about Rs 1.8 lakh crore and its shares are also part of the benchmark stock market index Sensex.
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Boost for startups: Rules set to ease for funding by angel funds
Wed, Mar 28, 2018
In this fast-changing ecosystem, where angels are investing much higher amounts, the increase is expected to provide more opportunities to angel funds. The Sebi board has approved amendments to Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) regulations with respect to Angel Funds'. The decision is based on the recommendations of its working group, Sebi said in a statement
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SEBI to take steps to make algo trading cheaper
Wed, Mar 28, 2018
Algo trading: SEBI's steps will include providing tick by tick data feed to all trading members free of charge and making services for co-location, or servers that are placed at the site of exchanges, more accessible, the SEBI said in a release after a board meeting. In India, algorithmic trading, like elsewhere around the world, is becoming a bigger part of daily trading, prompting regulators to question whether investors with no access to the rapid form of trading are at a disadvantage
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Sebi Chief says additional expenses charged on mutual funds to be slashed
Wed, Mar 28, 2018
Stock exchanges to introduce shared co location facility so more brokers can benefit, Tyagi said further. He also said the Sebi has partially accepted the recommendations made by Uday Kotak committee on corporate governance. Market regulator made significant announcements on corporates and F&O front too.
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Mutual Funds: Sebi plans to lower expenses charged by these financial instruments
Sun, Mar 25, 2018
Mutual Funds: The proposal, based on an internal study by Sebi on mutual funds, will be discussed at the regulator's board meeting this week, senior officials said. As per the proposal, the additional expense of 20 basis points may be reduced to 5 basis points across all mutual fund schemes and this need to be reviewed every two years
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