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STOCKS: 50% non-promoters' shares should be in demat: SEBI Otherwise, stocks will move to trade-for-trade segment.

INFO-TECH
OUTLOOK: Infosys bets on new models of engagements ?More companies are doing business online than offline'. IT bellwether Infosys Technologies expects at least one-third of its total revenues within five years to come from new models of engagements, including cloud computing and ...

Market participants welcome SEBI move on Power of Attorney
SEBI has issued clarifications on the order regarding execution of power of attorney (PoA) by the client in favour of the stockbroker or stockbroker-cum-depository participant passed on April 23.

New Power of Attorney norms don't cover past dues: Sebi
Market regulator the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) today clarified that its recent order barring brokerage firms from taking irrevocable authorisation to operate clients' accounts does not cover settlement dues arising from past trades.

Brokers face power of attorney curbs
New Delhi, Aug. 29 (PTI): Market watchdog Sebi has barred brokerage firms from taking power of attorney that is irrevocable or allows conducting transactions without the consent of the client.

Sebi remains firm on Sept 1 deadline for POAs from investors
In a major overhaul of the agreements stock brokers enter into with investors, brokerage firms cannot take power of attorney that is irrevocable or allows conducting transactions without the consent of the client.

Sept 1 deadline for brokers to surrender PoAs
By September 1, all brokers will have to retract the authorisations given by their existing clients through power of attorney (PoA) to facilitate the delivery of shares and funds.

A step-by-step guide to buying gold ETFs
For the beginners, this is a step-by-step process. First and foremost you will need to open a demat account with a depository participant before opening an account with a broker. To find out more, read on...

Sebi bars brokers from getting irrevocable PoAs from investors
In a major overhaul of the agreements stock brokers enter into with investors, market watchdog Sebi has barred brokerage firms from taking power of attorney that is irrevocable or allows conducting transactions without the consent of the client.

Sebi authorises mobile trades
In a move that would give a big boost to equity trading, the Securities and Exchange Board of India on Friday permitted mobile trading and smart order routing between stock exchanges.

ADAG top execs get more time for Sebi hearing
Top executives of the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani (ADA) Group were granted an extension on Friday by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) after the regulator had earlier imposed a deadline of September 3 for a personal hearing by them in a securities market related case.ADAG top execs get more time for Sebi hearingADAG top execs get more time for Sebi hearing

Sebi issues fresh rules for trading in merger-bound cos
Trading of shares of cos going for a merger, demerger would have to be done in a price range for the first 10 days of post-restructuring.Sebi issues fresh rules for trading in merger-bound cosSebi issues fresh rules for trading in merger-bound cos

SEBI floats new rules to curb price volatility
Trading of shares of cos going for merger, demerger or change in capital structure will have to be done in a price range for the first ten days of post-restructuring.SEBI floats new rules to curb price volatilitySEBI floats new rules to curb price volatility

Brokers' forum submits 'white paper' on unauthorised trades to Sebi
The BSE Brokers? Forum has submitted a white paper on unauthorised trades in the securities market to market regulator, Sebi.Brokers' forum submits 'white paper' on unauthorised trades to SebiBrokers' forum submits 'white paper' on unauthorised trades to Sebi

PN issue: Sebi lifts ban on Barclays
Market regulator the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has revoked its December 2009 order banning foreign portfolio investor Barclays Bank from issuing or subscribing to offshore derivatives instruments (ODIs).PN issue: Sebi lifts ban on BarclaysPN issue: Sebi lifts ban on Barclays

BSE excludes Sulzer India from its small-cap index
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Tuesday said it has excluded Sulzer India from the BSE small-cap index with effect from September 3.BSE excludes Sulzer India from its small-cap indexBSE excludes Sulzer India from its small-cap index

SEBI lifts ban on Barclays for issuing ODIs
Market regulator SEBI has lifted ban on British bank Barclays for issuing offshore derivative instruments, a move which will allow the lender to facilitate investment by unregistered entities into Indian stock markets.SEBI lifts ban on Barclays for issuing ODIsSEBI lifts ban on Barclays for issuing ODIs

Singapore Mercantile Exchange begins trading
In the first major international exchange business initiative by an Indian entity, a new commodity and currency bourse, Singapore Mercantile Exchange (SMX) on Tuesday commenced trading here with derivatives contracts like gold, crude oil and Euro-US dollar.Singapore Mercantile Exchange begins tradingSingapore Mercantile Exchange begins trading

Govt caps national commodity bourses at eight
The decision has been taken in consultation with Forward Markets Commission, which is overseen by the ministry.Govt caps national commodity bourses at eightGovt caps national commodity bourses at eight

SEBI bars brokers from getting irrevocable PoAs from investors
In a major overhaul of the agreements stock brokers enter into with investors, market watchdog SEBI has barred brokerage firms from taking power of attorney that is irrevocable or allows conducting transactions without the consent of the client.SEBI bars brokers from getting irrevocable PoAs from investorsSEBI bars brokers from getting irrevocable PoAs from investors

Curbs on insurers' PE investments may be eased
Mushrooming private equity funds in India do not have unlimited access to institutional investors unlike in the WestCurbs on insurers' PE investments may be easedCurbs on insurers' PE investments may be eased

Sebi panel weighs stabilisation fund, regulator to take final call
Faced with a financial crisis, many Asian economies had experimented with stabilisation funds to restore confidence among investors.Sebi panel weighs stabilisation fund, regulator to take final callSebi panel weighs stabilisation fund, regulator to take final call

Search panel to look for next SEBI chief
The government has kicked off a search process for the next chief for market regulator SEBI .Search panel to look for next SEBI chiefSearch panel to look for next SEBI chief

SEBI proposal: Independent directors face board cap
The Securities and Exchange Board of India is considering a proposal to cap the number of company boards that an independent director can sit on, a person familiar with the matter said.SEBI proposal: Independent directors face board capSEBI proposal: Independent directors face board cap

Sebi asks MF trustees to update client information
After mutual fund distributors, it?s the turn of trustees of asset management companies (AMCs) and registrar and transfer agents (RTAs) to face regulatory ire over updating of investor documentation.Sebi asks MF trustees to update client informationSebi asks MF trustees to update client information