capital markets

The Committee on Comprehensive Regulation for Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs), set up by the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance under the Chairmanship of Dr. K.P. Krishnan, Joint Secretary (Capital Markets) with representatives from all the financial sector regulators, has felt that prima facie there is no immediate concern about the operations and activities of CRAs in India even in the context of the recent financial crisis. Full Article

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs is all set to introduce a governance code for unlisted companies on the lines of the one for listed firms to encourage more companies to register on the stock exchanges. Elaborate disclosures and compliance with governance code is seen as one big reason why many companies do not want to raise public funds and list on exchanges. Full Article

A comparison between Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2009 vis-à-vis the SEBI (Disclosure and Investor Protection) Guidelines, 2000 The Securities and Exchange Board of India is turning a stricter eye on company promoters who have been issued preferential warrants, saying that they will have to forfeit the upfront payment [...] Full Article

The New Year brings in good news for independent finance professionals like company secretaries, chartered accountants and cost & works accountants, who will be allowed to advertise their services and area of proficiency, a move that would enable them to offer services globally and effectively highlight their areas of competence. Full Article