This is with reference to SEBI circular No. MIRSD/SE/Cir-19/2009 dated December 3, 2009 in terms of which the stock brokers were directed to take necessary steps to implement the circular immediately and ensure its full compliance in respect of all clients – existing and new – latest by March 31, 2010.

This master circular consolidates and updates the requirements/obligations with regard to oversight of members (Inspection by Stock Exchanges/Clearing Corporations, Internal Audit and Default) prescribed by the following circulars:

The format for the half yearly report on portfolio management activity has been revised as per enclosed Annexure. All portfolio managers are advised to submit the half yearly report to SEBI in the revised format within 30 days after the end of respective period ended 30/9 & 31/3 of each year.

. Regulation 25 (8) of SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996 mandates that the payment of brokerage or commission, if any, to the sponsor or any of its associates, employees or their relatives, has to be disclosed in the half–yearly annual accounts of the mutual fund.

A scheme for issue of Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds and Ordinary shares (through Depository Receipts Mechanism) was notified in 1993 to allow the Indian Corporate sector to access global capital markets through issue of Foreign currency Convertible Bonds (FCCBs) / Equity Shares under the Global Depository Receipt Mechanism (GDR) and American Depository Receipt Mechanism (ADR). The scheme has been amended from time to time since then.

The role of market infrastructure institutions has been continuously evolving to meet the challenges of the emerging securities market. These institutions are increasingly called upon to undertake regulation and supervision of the markets, while simultaneously pursuing commercial objectives.

As per the present guidelines, in advertisements through audio-visual media like television, a statement “Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read the offer document carefully before investing” is required to be displayed on the screen for at least 5 seconds and be accompanied by a voice over reiteration.

Based on the feedback and inputs received from them transparency in ‘grievance redressal’ is identified as a key area to augment investor protection. It is envisaged that transparency will also improve the general functioning of the market by providing investors the wherewithal to make informed choice.

As would be evident from the pleadings and submissions made on behalf of the respective arties, the main question which we are called upon to consider is whether in the absence of publication of the Rules and Bye-laws of the Bombay Stock Exchange, which had been framed prior to its recognition in 1956 under the 1956 Act, its activities could be said to be without authority.

trading members and clearing members in the equity derivatives and currency derivatives segments. stock brokers in the cash segment who are covered under Schedule III A [payment of fees by stock brokers] of the SEBI (Stock Brokers and Sub-brokers) Regulations, 1992 and stock brokers in the cash segment who may migrate to Schedule III A [payment of fees by stock brokers] of the SEBI (Stock Brokers and Sub-brokers) Regulations, 1992 in future (as and when they migrate).