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IT Resilience Index for Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs)
MandatorySEBI IT Resilience Index (ITRI) for Market Infrastructure Institutions: Framework, Parameters and 2027 Deadlines
SEBI has introduced an IT Resilience Index (ITRI) framework for Market Infrastructure Institutions, requiring system-driven measurement of IT resilience, early warning mechanisms and continuous monitoring of service delivery.
IT Resilience Index for Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs)
24 August 2026Eff. 28 February 202715 min
Alignment of SEBI's Cyber Incident Reporting Portal with FIRE Format
SEBI Cyber Incident Reporting Portal Aligned With FIRE Format: What Regulated Entities Need to Know
SEBI has aligned its Cyber Incident Reporting Portal with the Financial Stability Board’s FIRE framework, introducing structured and staged reporting of cyber incidents while retaining the existing 6-hour email and 24-hour portal reporting requirements.
Alignment of SEBI's Cyber Incident Reporting Portal with FIRE Format
24 August 2026Eff. 24 August 202614 min
Consultation paper on revision of Advertisement Code for Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPPs)
SEBI Consultation Paper on Revision of Advertisement Code for Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPPs) 2026
SEBI proposes to replace the existing OBPP Advertisement Code with revised rules covering risk warnings, product disclosures, use of terms such as “fixed returns” and “passive income”, MLD advertising and restrictions on promotional claims. Comments are invited by September 11, 2026.
Consultation paper on revision of Advertisement Code for Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPPs)
21 August 202620 min
Consultation Paper on Introduction of Fixed Income Channel Partners (FICPs) for Distribution of Fixed Income Securities through Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPPs)
SEBI Consultation Paper on Introduction of Fixed Income Channel Partners (FICPs) for Distribution of Fixed Income Securities through Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPPs) 2026
SEBI proposes Fixed Income Channel Partners (FICPs) to widen retail distribution of fixed income securities through Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPPs), with stock-exchange enlistment, NISM certification, conduct rules and a proposed 2.5% client fee cap. Comments are invited by September 11, 2026
Consultation Paper on Introduction of Fixed Income Channel Partners (FICPs) for Distribution of Fixed Income Securities through Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPPs)
21 August 202627 min
SEBI Studies Indicate Key Trends in Retail Participation, Trading Behaviour and Profitability in the Equity Derivatives
SEBI Studies Reveal 87.7% of Retail Traders Lost Money in Equity Derivatives FY26
SEBI's DEPA studies (PR No.50/2026, Aug 20, 2026) show individual EDS traders' active count fell 20% in FY26, aggregate losses eased to ₹91,685 crore, yet 87.7% of traders still lost money, with 92% from options trading.
SEBI Studies Indicate Key Trends in Retail Participation, Trading Behaviour and Profitability in the Equity Derivatives
21 August 202618 min
Enabling sharing of information by KYC Registration Agencies (KRAs) with entities regulated by International Financial Services Centres Authority
MandatorySEBI Enables KRA Data Sharing with IFSCA-Regulated Entities (2026)
SEBI's Aug 20, 2026 circular specifies IFSCA under Regulation 16A(1) of the SEBI KRA Regulations, allowing KRAs to share client KYC data with entities regulated by IFSCA, effective immediately.
Enabling sharing of information by KYC Registration Agencies (KRAs) with entities regulated by International Financial Services Centres Authority
21 August 2026Eff. 20 August 202611 min
Acceptance of digitally signed Power of Attorney from FPIs
MandatorySEBI Permits Digitally Signed Power of Attorney for FPI Custodian Onboarding 2026
SEBI's Aug 20, 2026 circular lets FPIs execute a Power of Attorney to Custodians using digital signatures under the IT Act, 2000, removing mandatory notarisation, apostillisation, or consularisation and speeding up FPI onboarding.
Acceptance of digitally signed Power of Attorney from FPIs
21 August 2026Eff. 20 August 202613 min
Caution to Investors regarding display of Live trading strategies on Social Media Platforms
SEBI Caution on Live Trading Strategies on Social Media Platforms – PR No.48/2026 (2026)
SEBI's PR No.48/2026 warns investors that 'live trading strategy' sessions on social media offering real-time tips are unregistered advisory activity; deal only with SEBI-registered intermediaries. Reiterates the May 8, 2026 circular's 30-day data-lag rule.
Caution to Investors regarding display of Live trading strategies on Social Media Platforms
18 August 2026Eff. 17 August 202616 min
Revision of Application Form for Mutual Fund Registration
MandatorySEBI Revises Mutual Fund Registration Application Form 2026 — Single Consolidated Format Replaces Forms A, C and D
SEBI's August 17, 2026 circular merges Mutual Fund registration Forms A, C and D into one consolidated application form (Annexure A), covering sponsor eligibility, AMC particulars and Regulation 5 route compliance.
Revision of Application Form for Mutual Fund Registration
17 August 2026Eff. 17 August 202619 min
Modification in the regulatory framework for Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPPs) including measures for promoting ease of doing business
MandatorySEBI Modifies OBPP Framework 2026: IFSCA Products, 54EC Bonds, New Compliance Officer Norms
SEBI's Aug 14, 2026 circular lets Online Bond Platform Providers offer IFSCA-regulated products and 54EC tax-saving bonds, and drops the mandatory Company Secretary rule for compliance officers.
Modification in the regulatory framework for Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPPs) including measures for promoting ease of doing business
14 August 2026Eff. 14 August 202613 min