Investor Complaints and SEBI’s SCORES Platform: A Closer Look In the dynamic realm of the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI), investor protection stands paramount. To preserve the interests of market participants, SEBI’s SCORES system serves as the forefront tool for addressing grievances. The tenacity with which SEBI deals with these issues is evident within the monthly datasets of resolved vs. unresolved complaints. February displayed a significant trend with the majority of unresolved complaints tracing […]

SEBI’s 2024 Agenda: Priorities to Consider for the Market Regulator SEBI, the Securities and Exchange Board of India, must set its priorities for the year 2024. Now is the time to make significant strides and take tough decisions while the market’s appetite is high. Below are five considerations which SEBI must prioritize in its 2024 plan: Winding down SIP Obsession SEBI, along with the intermediary and investment industry, may want to rethink their obsession with […]

How to Add a Nominee to Your Mutual Fund and Demat Account December 31, 2023: The Deadline to Add a Nominee Adding a nominee to your mutual fund and demat account is crucial, and the deadline to do so is December 31, 2023. It is mandated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) that individual investors and demat account holders must either provide nomination declarations or choose to opt out of nominations by […]

Get Ready for Higher Returns: Sebi Plans New Asset Class for High Risk Takers   Introduction The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), the capital markets regulator, is considering the introduction of a new asset class to cater to high-risk investors. This asset class would bridge the gap between portfolio management services (PMS) and mutual funds, offering unique benefits to individuals seeking higher returns. Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch discussed the development of this […]

Role of SEBI in Educating Investors and Regulating Derivatives: Finding the Right Balance   Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch of Sebi expressed concern about the increased participation of retail investors in equity-derivatives trading during the recent quarterly board meeting. While acknowledging that cautioning investors is the regulator’s responsibility, Sebi stated that they were not worried about systemic risks. In this article, we will explore the surge in derivatives volumes and retail participation in the equity F&O […]