Thursday, Apr 25 2024 | Time 13:44 Hrs(IST)
image
Business Economy


Trust, transparency & disclosure key imperatives for capital markets: SEBI Chairperson

Mumbai, Sep 13 (UNI) Chairperson, SEBI Madhabi Puri Buch, on Tuesday highlighted that the role of SEBI is to facilitate capital formation and nation building is done by corporates and businesses.
Ms Buch also said SEBI is fully appreciative of opportunities in India, and it is through technology that the country can achieve its goal.
“We will rely on and be led by data. Every single policy that SEBI brings out today is backed by data,” added Ms Buch.
Addressing the 19th Annual Capital Markets Conference ‘CAPAM 2022’, organized by FICCI, SEBI Chairperson emphasized on the need for more transparency. “At SEBI, we follow a disclosure-based regime. This is our fundamental regulatory approach. We believe we exist for the capital formation of the economy. Unless trust in the system is protected, we will fail in our core objective. One of the most important aspects of trust building is transparency. This is the important mantra for SEBI,” she added.
To achieve the goal of SEBI, Ms Buch stated, “Technology is the magic bullet and with technology, it is possible to reduce cost, serve the customer better, have better control and compliances.” She further highlighted that the repository of all knowledge resides in the market. “We must therefore have a consultative approach. There is nothing behind closed doors. We will continue to be committed to the process of consultation and the industry will have to keep up with the pace of SEBI regulations,” added Ms Buch.
She also urged the industry for more partnerships. “We need to manifest the spirit of partnership between SEBI and industry. Every action at SEBI is contingent on data and will be taken after recommendations from the advisory committee,” emphasized SEBI Chairperson.
Ashish Kumar Chauhan, MD & CEO, NSE said NSE is committed to follow and implement the agenda set by SEBI to enhance the capital formation in the markets. “We will work to increase the trust of people in the stock market by using technology and creating a stronger bond and capital market,” he added.
Nehal Vora, MD & CEO, CDSL said India is at the cusp of a digital revolution and the road ahead for market embodies the ethos which include technology which will build trust and transparency. “Regulators and market infrastructure institutions are collectively building a capital market ecosystem 'captech' which is a combination of fintech, ‘RegTech’ and is going to build transparency and trust in the system,” he added.
Vijay Chandok, Co-Chair, FICCI National Committee on Capital Markets and MD & CEO, ICICI Securities said the launch of ‘RegTech’ an initiative by FICCI today is a milestone for corporate Indian towards compliances.
SEBI Chairperson also launched FICCI’s ‘RegTech’ initiative in partnership with TeamLease RegTech to facilitate end-to-end automation of SEBI compliances. This will digitize compliance for companies to stay on the right side of the law.
The initiative is a state-of-the-art technology solution is built to transform compliance across organizations. It allows tracking of over 2000 SEBI compliances and auto generation of select SEBI disclosures. Additionally, the platform has other features like end-to-end board meeting management, compliance document management, and generation of compliance calendars.
UNI JS SY SHK1826
More News

RITES collaborates with DVC for rail infra works

25 Apr 2024 | 1:05 PM

Mumbai, April 25 (UNI) RITES Ltd., a prime transport infrastructure consultancy on Thursday said that it has signed an MoU with Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), a statutory body under the Ministry of Power, to collaborate for Project Management Consultancy for rail infra works.

see more..

JioCinema to redefine subscription market with launch of Premium Plans

25 Apr 2024 | 12:42 PM

Mumbai, April 25 (UNI) JioCinema, the video streaming platform of Reliance Industries, has rolled out new subscription plans, JioCinema Premium, which will include ad-free content across languages, including original series, movies, children's shows, and TV entertainment on any device, including connected TV sets, for Rs 29 a month.

see more..
Rupee falls 6 paise against USD

Rupee falls 6 paise against USD

25 Apr 2024 | 12:15 PM

Mumbai, April 25 (UNI) The Rupee on Thursday declined 6 paise at 83.38 against USD in opening session on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.

see more..
Sensex up 78 points

Sensex up 78 points

25 Apr 2024 | 12:05 PM

Mumbai, April 25 (UNI) The BSE Sensex remained positive for the fifth day in a row on Thursday, advancing 78 points at 73,931.88 in opening session following gains in Financial services, Health Care and Industrials stocks.

see more..

USD, Pound, Euro up ; Yen down

25 Apr 2024 | 9:50 AM

Mumbai, Apr 25 (UNI) Following were the indicative currency rates and travellers' cheques
buying and selling rates.

see more..
image