Sebi has introduced new guidelines aimed at enhancing investor protection and transparency for research analysts and investment advisers.
The guidelines include qualification standards, fee structures, and deposit requirements based on client numbers, ensuring additional security for clients.
Existing investment advisers need to comply with new deposit rules by June 30, 2025, and research analysts by April 30, 2025.
Entities using artificial intelligence (AI) must disclose AI usage in their services and ensure data security.
These rules allow for dual registrations as RAs and IAs, provided compliance frameworks for each function are maintained.