Subscribers can now create Virtual ID for Direct Remittance (D-Remit) through NPS Mobile App instead of being redirected to eNPS portal. This is in addition to the option available on eNPS portal for creation of Virtual ID.
Based on consultation with stakeholders, it has been decided to restore the validity period of observation letter issued by SEBI to six months to launch NFOs as specified in SEBI circular SEBI/IMD/CIR No.5/126096/08 dated May 23, 2008.
It has been decided to extend the facility to conduct annual meetings of unitholders in terms of Regulation 22(3) of SEBI (REIT) Regulations, 2014 and Regulation 22(3)(a) of SEBI (InvIT) Regulations, 2014 and meetings other than annual meeting, through VC or OAVM till June 30, 2022.
It has been decided that in case of accredited investors, the limits and modes of fees payable to the IA shall be governed through bilaterally negotiated contractual terms and the provisions of para 2(iii) of the Circular shall not be applicable. The other provisions of the Circular shall remain unchanged.
It has been decided that in case of large value accredited investors, the quantum and manner of exit load applicable to the client of the Portfolio Manager shall be governed through bilaterally negotiated contractual terms and the provisions of para 3 (iv) of the Circular shall not be applicable. The other provisions of the Circular shall remain unchanged.
Revision to Operational Circular for issue and listing of Non-convertible Securities, Securitised Debt Instruments, Security Receipts, Municipal Debt Securities and Commercial Paper
In order to facilitate awareness among investors about the details of activities carried and services provided by Custodians and Designated Depository Participants (DDPs), SEBI after due consultation has developed Investor Charters for Custodians and DDPs which inter-alia deals with services provided to investors with timelines and general guidance for Investors.
1. With a view to provide investors relevant information about the primary market issuances by InvITs, an Investor Charter has been prepared by SEBI in consultation with Merchant Bankers for private placement of units by InvITs propose to be listed.
For commodity derivatives segment, clearing corporations shall send an additional minimum two snapshots for commodity derivative contracts which are traded till 9:00 PM and additional minimum three snapshots for the commodity derivatives contracts which are traded till 11:30/11:55 PM. Margins/EOD margins shall be determined as per the relevant Risk Parameter Files.
Regulation 32(1) of the IFSCA (Market Infrastructure Institutions) Regulations, 2021 state that the trading hours for all product categories shall be as decided by the recognised stock exchanges, based on cost-benefit analysis, but shall not exceed 23 hours and 30 minutes in a day and settlement shall be done at least twice a day.
