SEBI Credit Risk-o-Meter 2026: New Debt-Security Disclosure Rules for Issuers, OBPPs and Bond Fintechs
A practical implementation guide to SEBI’s mandatory colour-coded Credit Risk-o-Meter for debt offer documents, advertisements and online bond platforms.
SEBI Common Advertisement Code 2026: New Rules for Brokers, Advisers, Research Analysts, OBPPs, PMS and Mutual Funds
SEBI has approved one Common Advertisement Code across seven regulated categories, replacing fragmented frameworks and introducing three-working-day post-issuance reporting.
SEBI MII Governance Consultation 2026: Director Eligibility, CTO-CISO Standards and 30 September Deadline
SEBI proposes revised MII board-eligibility criteria and formal standards for critical technology, cyber, compliance and risk leaders.
SEBI MII Subsidiary Cyber-Security Consultation 2026: Applicability Tests, 2 October Deadline and Startup Vendor Checklist
SEBI proposes extending MII IT and cyber-security rules to qualifying subsidiaries. Understand coverage tests, the exemption route and the 2 October 2026 comment deadline.
CBDT CRS and FATCA Guidance Note 2026: Fintech, Crypto and Investment Platform Checklist for Founders
CBDT’s updated guidance is not just a bank-compliance document. Fintech, crypto, wealthtech and investment platforms should check whether their account, wallet or investment flows create reporting obligations.
RBI KYC Update After 30 June 2026: Startup Bank Accounts, Fintech Workflows and Founder Checklist
RBI’s KYC Direction is addressed to regulated entities, but founders feel the impact through bank accounts, payment partners, lending partners and fintech onboarding. After 30 June 2026, startups should proactively clean KYC documents and signatory records.
