SEBI's new Directive to Stock Broking Firms

New regulations to come into force from 1st July 2023

Investors' money cannot remain with stock brokers, surplus funds must be returned daily 

SEBI aims to prevent misuse of investors' money kept by stock broking firms

Previous rules required monthly or quarterly return of investors' money 

New rules state funds must be transferred to stock brokers' bank accounts daily

Alternatives suggested include transferring funds to clearing members or depositing in the bank

Investors should be given back their unused money

Stock broking companies anticipate difficulties in implementing the new regulations 

Concerns raised about handling money after cutoff time, payment by cheque, and commodity trading 

Exchanges and SEBI urged to provide appropriate solutions to address stock broking companies' doubts 

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