Sebi may allow mutual funds to invest in overseas funds with exposure to Indian markets. Details here

Sebi may allow mutual funds to invest in overseas funds with exposure to Indian markets. Details here

Mutual funds in India are not explicitly permitted to invest in overseas mutual fund units, which have exposure to Indian securities. As a result, several mutual funds refrain from doing so. Capital markets regulator Sebi has noted that, in view of the strong economic growth prospects of India, Indian securities offer an attractive investment opportunity … Read more

Investing in debt instruments? Learn how agencies give them credit ratings as Sebi releases master circular

Investing in debt instruments? Learn how agencies give them credit ratings as Sebi releases master circular

Before opting for a debt instrument, investors are often recommended to check the credit rating. Higher the rating, the safer the instrument and conversely, the lower the rating, the riskier the investment.   However, one may wonder what are the criteria based on which these agencies such as CRISIL and ICRA rate the financial products. Each … Read more

Sebi releases master circular for RTAs. Key points explained here

Sebi releases master circular for RTAs. Key points explained here

The Capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has recently issued a master circular for all registered registrars to an issue and share transfer agents (RTAs). The circular stipulates numerous details ranging from registration to responsibilities, transfer related matters, investor grievance redressal, investor charter, cyber security, and role of RTAs with respect … Read more

Indian investors should think about bond investments, say experts; here’s why

Indian investors should think about bond investments, say experts; here's why

SEBI’s move has made bonds easily accessible to retail investors, and at this time, when interest rate reversal is expected in the markets, experts say Indian retail investors should look towards bond investments along with their equity build-up. Also Read: Will investing in bonds be made easier in India? How will SEBI’s move impact the … Read more

Sebi announces new rules for onboarding of clients by portfolio managers — an explainer

Sebi announces new rules for onboarding of clients by portfolio managers — an explainer

Capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Friday altered the rules to ease the digital onboarding process for clients of portfolio managers. Sebi had constituted various working groups to recommend measures to simplify and ease compliances. As part of these efforts, a working group was made to review the present regulatory … Read more