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Regulatory brief, 29 Aug 2026
Regulatory policy shifts on foreign investment, securities distribution and sanctions
New RBI drafts, SEBI certification rules and RBI sanctions guidance signal fresh compliance directions for market players.
The RBI has released a draft framework for future foreign investment rules, indicating a possible liberalisation trajectory that could affect cross‑border capital flows. SEBI is streamlining distributor certification for structured investment funds by introducing a single NISM qualification, reducing compliance complexity for intermediaries. Additionally, RBI’s notification on implementing Section 51A of the UAPA updates the sanctions list, imposing new AML obligations on banks and financial institutions. Together these moves reshape the regulatory landscape, prompting firms to prepare for revised approval processes and reporting standards. Watch for the final RBI rules, SEBI rollout timelines and banks’ AML implementation updates.
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- India regulatory wire (GDELT): RBI issues draft for future - ready rules related to foreign investments
- India regulatory wire (GDELT): SEBI simplifies certification norms for SIF distributors , introduces single…
- RBI — Notifications: Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1988 (2011) Taliban…
Enforcement actions and court orders targeting market participants
A spate of SEBI orders and Supreme Court hearings underscores tighter oversight of securities firms and market actors.
Capital Via Global Research faces a SEBI show‑cause notice, while SEBI’s adjudication order against A2Z Infra Engineering and its directive on Alankit Assignments Limited highlight regulatory scrutiny of listed entities. A settlement has been reached with Modulus Alternatives Investment Managers over pro‑rata interest violations, and the Supreme Court is hearing the Ashok Dayabhai Shah case involving SEBI, potentially setting precedents for future enforcement. These actions raise compliance costs and may trigger market volatility for the firms involved. Reporters should track the outcomes of these proceedings for any penalties, remediation mandates or policy clarifications.
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- Supreme Court — Orders: CAPITAL VIA GLOBAL RESEARCH LTD VS. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA - C.A.…
- SEBI — Latest: Adjudication Order in the matter of A2Z Infra Engineering Ltd
- SEBI — Latest: Order in the matter of Alankit Assignments Limited
- SEBI — Latest: Settlement Order in the matter of violation of Pro-rata continuing interest by Modulus…
- Supreme Court — Orders: ASHOK DAYABHAI SHAH VS. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA - - Diary Number 6462…
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