SEBI moots concept of ‘accredited investor  

Context: Regulator SEBI sought comments on the proposal to introduce the concept of ‘accredited investors’ in the Indian securities market.

Details:

• SEBI noted that accredited investors, also called qualified investors or professional investors, are those who have an understanding of various financial products and the risks and returns associated with them.
• They are able to take informed decisions regarding their investments and are recognised by many securities and financial market regulators globally.
• The accredited investor concept may offer benefits to investors and financial product/service providers, such as flexibility in minimum investment amount, flexibility and relaxation in regulatory requirements and access to products/ services offered exclusively to accredited investors.

Securities and Exchange Board of India:

• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is the regulator of the securities and commodity market in India owned by the Government of India.
• It was established on 12 April 1988 and given Statutory Powers on 30 January 1992 through the SEBI Act, 1992.

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