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Detailed stories on technology startups, business and economic current affairs.
Detailed stories on technology startups, business and economic current affairs.
Some research analysts have announced a closure of operations, fearing higher compliance costs. But it may be too soon to take such a call.
On 8 January, the Securities and Exchange Board of India released new norms for research analysts that brought in changes to their client onboarding processes, record-keeping, payments and more, to increase transparency for investors. At the same time, the regulator also eased the eligibility criteria for becoming a research analyst, in an attempt to address a key issue of the industry—just 1,473 SEBI-registered research analysts for over 12 crore investors. With the number of investors only set to rise further, SEBI wants the services of registered research analysts to reach more investors so that they can make an informed decision. …
A dismal track record in portfolio management services doesn’t help the firm as it takes its first steps in a crowded industry dominated by some heavyweights.
Thinly traded listed entities have long served as breeding grounds for stock manipulation, hurting investors. The regulator, the NSE and BSE now want to fix things by focusing on efficient delisting.
The newly announced levy on UPI payments undermines the very foundation of using digital payments for stock market investing. Brokers are in a tizzy.
