Archive · 17 Aug 2025
SEBI Plans to Review MTF Margin Rules and Investment Framework
SEBI, the financial market regulator, is updating its rules.
They're looking at how people use borrowed money to buy stocks, called margin trading, to make sure it's not too risky.
They're also checking the rules for angel funds, which help startups get money.
Additionally, they're looking at how to classify certain investment tools, like REITs and InvITs.
They want to make it easier to do business.
Finally, they're planning to let investment funds use more types of strategies.
SEBI is reviewing the margin framework for Margin Trading Funding (MTF).
The review aims to streamline risk management at clearing corporations.
SEBI is also considering changes to the regulatory framework for angel funds.
A review of REITs and InvITs classification as hybrid instruments is proposed.
The regulator plans to expand permissible investment strategies under Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs).
- Who
- Markets regulator SEBI.
- What
- SEBI is reviewing the margin framework for MTF and other regulations.
- When
- Between 2024 and 2025.
- Where
- Not explicitly mentioned, but news is from New Delhi.
- Why
- To streamline risk management and facilitate ease of doing business.
- Regulatory Body
- SEBI
- Focus of Review
- Margin framework for MTF, Angel Funds, REITs, InvITs, and Mutual Funds
- Objective
- Streamline risk management and facilitate ease of business.
- SIFs
- Expanding permissible investment strategies.
