SEBI Board Meet: Mutual Fund and Broker Rules Review
Why in the news
SEBI said it would take up its mutual fund (MF) and stock broker rules at the board meeting scheduled for 17 December 2025.
Key focus areas
| Segment | Points under review |
|---|---|
| Mutual funds | Product offerings; transparency and risk disclosure; possible amendments to SEBI MF Regulations for investor safety and lower operational risk; stronger governance in AMCs |
| Stock brokers | Compliance; client fund protection; capital adequacy; trading and settlement systems; possible changes on margins, risk management and dispute resolution |
Purpose
- Raise investor confidence in capital markets.
- Match regulations with international best practices.
- Simplify compliance for market intermediaries, supporting growth in equity and MF participation.
Exam angle
- Meeting date: 17 December 2025.
- Regulator: SEBI; subjects: MF and stock broker regulations.
- AMC means Asset Management Company.