SEBI Plans Faster Trade Settlements and Eased Rules for Offshore Funds Amid Growing Retail Derivatives Trading
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India's market regulator SEBI plans to allow instant equity trade settlement by October 2024, in addition to current 1-day settlement cycle.
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SEBI says it will implement instant settlement if there are no "serious objections", and will ensure it does not fragment liquidity.
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SEBI formed a working group to ease regulations and registration process for offshore funds.
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SEBI is aware of growing retail investors trading derivatives, will keep issuing warnings on risks.
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Offshore investors pushed back on instant settlement over fears of fragmented system and higher costs.