CORPORATE LEGAL UPDATES SEBI/MCA
Timelines for updation of Scheme Information Document (SID) and Key Information Memorandum (KIM)
SEBI vide circular no. SEBI/HO/IMD/DF2/CIR/P/2021/024 dated March 04, 2021 has prescribed the procedure for updation of SID and KIM of Mutual Fund schemes. In this regard, based on the feedback received, it has been decided to modify paragraph 11 of the aforesaid circular. Read More
Relaxation in timelines for compliance with regulatory requirements
In view of the situation arising due to COVID-19 pandemic, lockdown imposed by the Government and representations received from Stock Exchanges, SEBI had earlier provided relaxations in timelines for compliance with various regulatory requirements by the trading members / clearing members / depository participants. Read More
Addendum to SEBI Circular on “Relaxation in adherence to prescribed timelines issued by SEBI due to Covid 19” dated April 13, 2020
SEBI had issued Circular No. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/RTAMB/CIR/P/2020/59 dated April 13, 2020 wherein “Relaxations in adherence to prescribed timelines” for carrying out various shareholder requests and for other regulatory filings were granted to RTAs in view of the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More
Relaxation from compliance with certain provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 due to the CoVID-19 pandemic
SEBI is in receipt of representations from listed entities, professional bodies, industry associations, market participants etc. requesting extension of timelines for various filings and relaxation from certain compliance obligations under the LODR Regulations inter-alia due to ongoing second wave of the CoVID-19 pandemic and restrictions imposed by various state governments. Read More
Standardizing and Strengthening Policies on Provisional Rating by Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs) for Debt Instruments
SEBI, vide circular numbered SEBI/HO/MIRSD/MIRSD4/CIR/P/2016/119 dated November 1, 2016, had advised Credit Rating Agencies to frame detailed policy on provisional ratings. Read More
Relaxations relating to procedural matters –Issues and Listing.
SEBI vide Circular no. SEBI/HO/CFD/DIL2/CIR/P/2020/78 dated May 6, 2020, granted one time relaxations from strict enforcement of certain regulations of SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018, 2020. Read More
Guidelines for warehousing norms for agricultural/agri-processed goods and non-agricultural goods (only base/industrial metals) underlying a commodity derivatives contract having the feature of physical delivery
Warehousing or Storage infrastructure and its ancillary services play a critical role in the delivery mechanism of the Commodity Derivatives Market. Read More
Circular on Reporting Formats for Mutual Funds
Pursuant to regulatory revamp exercise of SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996 (hereinafter called as “MF Regulations”) and various circulars issued thereunder, a circular no. SEBI/HO/IMD/DF2/CIR/P/2021/024 dated March 04, 2021. Read More
Regulatory reporting by AIFs
In terms of AIF Regulations and paragraph 3.2 of Circular No. CIR/IMD/DF/10/2013 dated July 29, 2013, AIFs are required to submit periodical reports to SEBI relating to their activity. Read More
Setting up of Limited Purpose Clearing Corporation (LPCC) by Asset Management Companies (AMCs) of Mutual Funds
SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/IMD/DF2/CIR/P/2021/17 dated February 2, 2021 prescribed the modalities for contribution of AMCs towards share capital of LPCC. Read More
IBC LEGAL UPDATES
INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY BOARD OF INDIA (INSOLVENCY PROFESSIONALS) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 2021 – AMENDMENT IN REGULATIONS 7 AND 13
In exercise of the powers conferred by sections 196, 203 and 205 read with section 240 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016), the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India hereby makes the revisions to amend the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Model Bye-Laws and Governing Board of Insolvency Professional Agencies) Regulations, 2016. Read More
INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY BOARD OF INDIA (INSOLVENCY PROFESSIONALS) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 2021 – AMENDMENT IN REGULATIONS 7 AND 13
In exercise of the powers conferred by sections 196, 207 and 208 read with section 240 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016), the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India hereby amends the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Professionals) Regulations, 2016. . Read More
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS/ISSUES BY COMMITTEE OF CREDITORS ON REQUEST BY MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE
Regulation 18 of the IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016 (CIRP Regulations) provides that a resolution professional (RP) may convene a meeting of the committee of creditors (CoC), when he considers it necessary. He shall, however, convene a meeting of the CoC, if a request to that effect is made by members of the CoC representing 33% of the voting rights. Read More
INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY BOARD OF INDIA (INFORMATION UTILITIES) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 2021 – AMENDMENT IN REGULATIONS 15 AND 27; INSERTION OF REGULATION 36A; SUBSTITUTION OF FORM-C
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 196, read with section 240 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016), the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India hereby makes the following regulations further to amend the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Information Utilities) Regulations, 2017. Read More
INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY (PRE-PACKAGED INSOLVENCY RESOLUTION PROCESS) RULES, 2021
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) and clause (fd) of sub-section (2) of section 239 read with sub-section (2) of section 54C of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016), as amended by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021 (3 of 2021). Read More
INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY BOARD OF INDIA (PRE-PACKAGED INSOLVENCY RESOLUTION PROCESS) REGULATIONS, 2021
In exercise of the powers conferred under sections 196, 208 and 240, read with provisions of Chapter III-A of Part II of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016), the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India hereby makes the following Regulations. Read More
