Sebi Mandates NISM Certification for Research Analysts in New Directive, ETLegalWorld

Sebi Mandates NISM Certification for Research Analysts in New Directive, ETLegalWorld

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday asked persons associated with research services to obtain the required NISM (National Institute of Securities Markets) certification within one year. This one-year period is applicable from the date of this circular, Sebi said. Further, institutional investors are not required to give signed consent on the terms and conditions, including…

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Buyback Fraud: SAT's Take on Compliance Officer’s Liability

SAT’s Take on Compliance Officer’s Liability

This decision overturned an earlier order by the Adjudicating Officer (AO) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), who had determined that the appellant misled investors by signing the buyback announcement. We now examine the background of the case and the significance of the Tribunal’s ruling. Brief Background In this case, the appellant…

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Key Disclosure Rule Challenged: Why It Matters For Listed Companies

Why It Matters For Listed Companies

At the heart of the challenge are the provisions that mandate disclosure of agreements which impact the management or control of a listed company, even if the company itself is not a party to the agreement. The petitions have been brought by five listed Kirloskar Group companies, contending that these disclosure requirements are manifestly arbitrary,…

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SEBI LODR Amendments (Dec 2024)- Strengthening Compliance

Key Objective of the Amendment With the goal of fostering enhanced transparency, fairness and promoting accountability in the administration and governance, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Amendments (December 2024) were done by Securities and Exchange Board of India  using the power conferred to it under Section 30(1) along…

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