Communication from SEBI

A. Regulation
Date Reference Subject File Link
17 July 2021 SEBI/LAD-NRO/GN/2021/34 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA (INVESTMENT ADVISERS) (THIRD AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 2021 Click here
27 February 2021 SEBI/LAD-NRO/GN/2021/11 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA (INVESTMENT ADVISERS) (SECOND AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 2021 Click here
16 June 2020 SEBI/LAD-NRO/GN/2020/22 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA (INVESTMENT ADVISERS) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 2020 Click here
03 January 2013 SEBI/LAD-NRO/GN/2021/06 ECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA (INVESTMENT ADVISERS) REGULATIONS, 2013 Click here
B. Circulars

01 January 202420240103-28Centralized mechanism for reporting the demise of an investor through KRAs – Version 1.2.1 Click here

Date Reference Subject File Link
26 December 2024 SEBI/HO/MIRSD/ MIRSD-PoD-1/P/CIR/2024/164 Prior approval for change in control: Transfer of shareholdings among immediate relatives and transmission of shareholdings and their effect on change in control Click here
20 April 2024 SEBI/HO/MIRSD/MIRSD-PoD-2/P/CIR/2024/38 Periodic reporting format for Investment Advisers Click here
21 July 2023 20230807-1 SEBI Press Release on online remittance of fees payable to SEBI Click here
20 March 2023 SEBI/HO/MIRSD/ MIRSD-PoD-2/P/CIR/2023/52 Usage of brand name/trade name by Investment Advisers (IA) and Research Analysts (RA) Click here
19 March 2023 SEBI/HO/MIRSD/ MIRSD-PoD-2/P/CIR/2023/51 Advertisement code for Investment Advisers (IA) and Research Analysts (RA) Click here
11 November 2022 SEBI/HO/MIRSD/ MIRSD-PoD-2/P/CIR/2022/163 Procedure for seeking prior approval for change in control Click here
26 November 2021 SEBI/HO/IMD/IMD-II CIS/P/CIR/2 Publishing Investor Charter and disclosure of Investor Complaints by Investment Advisers on their websites/mobile applications Click here
13 September 2021 SEBI/HO/IMD/IMD-I/DOF1/P/CIR/2021/632 Guidelines for Investment Advisers’ – Extension of timelines Click here
24 July 2021 SEBI/HO/DDHS/P/CIR/2021/613 Operational Circular for issue and listing of Non-convertible Securities, Securitised Debt Instruments, Security Receipts, Municipal Debt Securities and Commercial Papers. Click here
01 June 2021 SEBI/HO/IMD/IMD-I/DOF1/P/CIR/2021/579 Framework for administration and supervision of Investment Advisers under the SEBI (Investment Advisers) Regulations, 2013 Click here
17 October 2020 SEBI/HO/MIRSD2/DOR/CIR/P/2020/221 Advisory for Financial Sector Organizations regarding Software as a Service (SaaS) based solutions Click here
06 September 2020 SEBI/HO/IMD/DF1/CIR/P/2020/182 Guidelines for Investment Advisers Click here
20 July 2020 SEBI/HO/IMD/DF1/CIR/P/2020/148 Administration and Supervision of Investment Advisers Click here
11 February 2020 SEBI/HO/IMD/DF1/CIR/P/2020/31 Operating Guidelines for Investment Advisers in International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) – Clarifications Click here
23 December 2019 SEBI/HO/IMD/DF1/CIR/P/2020/04 Operating Guidelines for Investment Advisers in International Financial Services Centre. Click here
10 December 2019 SEBI/HO/IMD/DF1/CIR/P/2019/169 Measures to strengthen the conduct of Investment Advisers (IA) Click here
02 October 2016 SEBI/HO/MRD/DSA/CIR/P/2016/113 Facilitating transaction in Mutual Fund schemes through the Stock Exchange Infrastructure Click here
C. FAQs
Date Reference Subject File Link
15 October 2018 Dos and Dont dated Nov, 2018 Dos and Dont dated Nov, 2018 Click here
08 February 2015 FAQ dated Feb 25, 2015 FAQ dated Feb 25, 2015 Click here
D. Consultation Paper
Date Reference Subject File Link
17 September 2023 IA_Concept Paper dated October 4, 2023 Working Groups to recommend on simplification, ease of compliance and reduction in cost Click here
14 August 2023 IA_Concept Paper dated August 31, 2023 Consultation Paper on Performance Validation Agency Click here
08 August 2023 IA_Concept Paper dated August 25, 2023 Consultation Paper on mechanism for fee collection by SEBI registered Investment Advisers and Research Analysts Click here
08 August 2023 IA_Concept Paper dated August 25, 2023 Consultation Paper on Association of SEBI Registered Intermediaries/Regulated Entities with Unregistered Entities (including Finfluencers) Click here
15 July 2023 IA_Concept Paper dated August 1, 2023 Consultation Paper on collating and defining use cases of Financial Information Users in the Account Aggregator Framework in Securities Markets Click here
14 May 2023 IA_Concept Paper dated May 2023 Consultation Paper on Review of Total Expense Ratio charged by Asset Management Companies (AMCs) to unit holders of schemes of Mutual Funds to facilitate greater transparency and accrual of benefits of economies of scale to investors Click here
14 May 2023 IA_Concept Paper dated May 2023 SEBI paper on fraction real estate ownership Click here
14 May 2023 IA_Concept Paper dated May 2023 Consultation Paper On Strengthening Of Investor Grievance Handling Mechanism Through Scores And Linking To The Online Dispute Resolution Mechanism Approved By SEBI Click here
14 July 2022 IA_Concept Paper dated July 2022 Consultation Paper on the framework for platforms providing “execution-only” services in direct plans of Mutual Funds Click here
14 March 2020 IA_Consultation paper dated March 2020 SEBI (Investment Advisers) Regulations, 2013 Click here
15 December 2019 IA_Consultation Paper dated January 2020 Consultation paper on Review of Regulatory Framework for Investment Advisers (IA) Click here
15 December 2017 IA_Consultation paper dated January 2018 Amendments to the SEBI (Investment Advisers) Regulations, 2013 Click here
15 May 2017 IA_Consultation Paper dated June 2017 Consultation Paper on Amendments/Clarifications to the SEBI (Investment Advisers) Regulations, 2013 Click here
14 September 2016 IA_Consulation Paper dated October 2016 Consultation Paper on Amendments/Clarifications to the SEBI (Investment Advisers) Regulations, 2013 Click here
15 August 2011 IA_Concept Paper dated September 2011 CONCEPT PAPER ON REGULATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORS Click here
E. Informal Guidance
Date Reference Subject File Link
03 May 2022 SEBI/HO/IMD/DF1/OWP/2022/21437/1 Request for Interpretative letter under the securities and Exchange Board of India (Informal Guidance) scheme, 2003 in connection with the Securities and Exchange Board of India ( Investment Advisers) Regulations,2013 by Guardian Capital Investment Advisors Private Limited. Click here
26 October 2021 SEBI/HO/IMD/DF1/OW/P/2021/32411/1 Interpretative letter under SEBI (Informal Guidance) Scheme, 2003 in connection with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Investment Advisers) Regulations, 2013 by SV Capital (SVC) Click here
19 July 2021 SEBI/HI/IMD1/DOFI/OW/P/2021/17965 Interpretative letter under SEBI (Informal Guidance) Scheme, 2003 in connection with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Investment Advisers) Regulations, 2013 Click here
04 June 2021 SEBI/HO/IMD/IMD1/DF1/P/OW/2021/13006 Interpretative letter under SEBI (Informal Guidance) Scheme, 2003 in connection with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Investment Advisers) Regulations, 2013 Click here
03 May 2021 SEBI/HO/IMD1/OW/2021/10555/1 Request for interpretative letter under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Informal Guidance) Scheme,2003 in connection with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Portfolio Managers) Regulations, 2020 by Purnartha Investment Advisers Pvt. Ltd. (PIAPL) Click here
24 April 2021 SEBI/HO/IMD/DF1/OW/P/2021/0000010174/1 Interpretative letter under SEBI (Informal Guidance) Scheme, 2003 in connection with Jade Capital Markets Pvt. Ltd. Click here
23 March 2021 SEBI/HO/IMD/DF1/OW/P/2021/000008745/1 Interpretative letter under SEBI (Informal Guidance) Scheme, 2003 in connection with Paytm Money Limited (PML) Click here
13 March 2021 SEBI/HO/IMD/DF1/OW/P/2021/000007504/1 Interpretative letter under SEBI (Informal Guidance) Scheme, 2003 in connection with Waterfield Financial and Investment Advisors Private Limited Click here
19 January 2021 SEBI/HO/IMD/DF1/OW/P/2021/3186/1 Interpretative letter under SEBI (Informal Guidance) Scheme, 2003 in connection with Sundaram Alternate Assets Limited Click here
22 December 2020 SEBI/HO/IMD/DF1/OW/P/2021/0000000694/1 Interpretative letter under SEBI (Informal Guidance) Scheme, 2003 in connection with HDFC Securities Limited Click here
14 December 2017 IMD/ DOF-1/1A/30267 / 2017 Interpretive letter under the SEBI (Informal Guidance) Scheme, 2003 by Capstocks and Securities (India) Private Limited (“Capstocks”). Click here
13 June 2017 IMD/ DOF-1/1A/ 14 508 / 2017 Interpretive letter under the SEBI (Informal Guidance) Scheme, 2003 by FRR Shares & Securities Ltd. (FRR). Click here
05 December 2016 IMD/DOF-1/1A/34556/ 2016 Interpretive letter under the SEBI (Informal Guidance) Scheme, 2003 by Market Magnify Investment Adviser and Research Private Ltd. (MarketMagnify). Click here
08 May 2015 IMD/ DOF-1/ 1A/DJ/OW/12817/2015 Request for informal guidance by way of interpretive letter under SEBI (Informal Guidance Scheme), 2003 in connection with SEBI (Investment Advisers) Regulations, 2013 Click here
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