Updated
Updated · Yahoo Finance · Aug 13
SEBI Eases Overseas Access to Riskier Funds, Sets 50 Million Rupee Securities Test
Updated
Updated · Yahoo Finance · Aug 13

SEBI Eases Overseas Access to Riskier Funds, Sets 50 Million Rupee Securities Test

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Finance · Aug 13

Summary

  • SEBI proposed extending accredited-investor status to people living outside India, removing a separate accreditation requirement for private-market and specialised-fund investments.
  • The overhaul would also let fund managers verify accredited status during onboarding, replacing the current system that requires certification by independent accreditation agencies.
  • The framework would expand beyond alternative investment funds to portfolio managers and specialised investment funds, widening the range of higher-risk products available.
  • A new eligibility route would qualify individuals holding more than 50 million rupees in securities and corporates with 200 million rupees, alongside existing income and net-worth tests.

Insights

Could letting fund managers verify wealthy investors themselves spark a dangerous conflict of interest in India's booming private markets?
Will a sudden market dip dropping your portfolio below the 50 million rupee threshold instantly lock you out of exclusive funds?