SEBI is creating a strong system with investigative agencies to protect investors from cyber fraud and market manipulation.
They plan to ensure money sent via UPI goes only to registered bank accounts to prevent fraud.
SEBI is targeting ‘finfluencers’ (financial influencers) spreading misleading information, having removed 70,000 and removing 5,000 more each month.
SEBI forbids regulated entities from advertising with unregistered finfluencers.
They aim to increase investor awareness by working with police, cybercrime units, Enforcement Directorate, and CBI.
SEBI wants to spread simple, clear messages to help investors invest safely, warning that gambling in markets like Futures & Options (F&O) leads to losses.
Only “whitelisted” apps will be allowed on Play Store to prevent fraud.
SEBI is developing a system to verify claims made by listed companies through stock exchanges to catch false information early.
An upcoming investor survey will help SEBI identify gaps and improve awareness campaigns.
SEBI Chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey said a recent clean chit to former chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch resolved personal allegations, bringing closure.
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