SEBI Social Media Rules: Registration Display for Regulated Entities
Why in the news
SEBI drew up proposed norms for how its regulated entities use social media, to guard investors from misleading finance content.
Key facts
- Applies to SEBI-regulated entities and agents such as mutual fund and PMS distributors.
- Show the registered name and SEBI registration number on the profile home page and next to every video or post.
- Content must not include guaranteed returns, legally barred statements, or false, biased or misleading claims.
Why
- Separate registered entities’ content from that of unregistered individuals.
- Stop investors being misled by unverified or illegal finance content.
- Bring accountability and transparency to social media posts.
Exam angle
- Regulator: SEBI.
- Key disclosure: SEBI registration number.