SEC Implements New Short Selling Rules for Greater Transparency
In response to the volatile GameStop trading episode earlier this year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has greenlit stringent rules designed to enhance transparency in short-selling practices.
SEBI tightens disclosure norms for companies involved in M&A
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has directed listed companies to make accurate and timely disclosures related to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and asked stock exchanges to be more vigilant. Exchanges have been instructed to monitor share price movements and investor activity b
Companies still falling short of meeting governance standards
Although the top 100 listed entities are performing relatively well in terms of meeting corporate governance standards, they still fall behind in certain areas. According to the third edition of Excellence Enablers’ Corporate Governance Study, 40 firms have only supplied an email address for w
MCA to introduce web-based filing to improve compliance and oversight
The Indian government is introducing new web-based forms for firms filing annual returns and financial statements, with enhanced security features and authentication requirements aimed at deterring the creation of tax-dodging shell companies. The move comes as the government steps up security and kn
