Remat is the process of converting security holdings into a tangible form by issuing a share certificate. A client can rematerialise his bonds and shares in demat form into physical form at any time; however, the securities sent for rematerialisation cannot be traded. By-Law 9.4: Rematerialisation and Business Rule 11.2: Rematerialisation of securities are the […]
The ODR Platform For Resolving Investor Complaints
Issuer/Registrar & Share Transfer Agent (RTAs) have been officially notified that under the SEBI Circular (SEBI/HO/OIAE/OIAE_IAD-1/P/CIR/2023/131) dated July 31, 2023, registration on the common is now mandatory. This portal harnesses online conciliation and online arbitration to resolve disputes arising in the Indian Securities Market. Read Also:- For enrollment on the Smart ODR platform This innovative […]
Know How to Find Out a Duplicate Share Certificate
Share certificates issued by the company are sometimes lost or misquoted by shareholders due to some unforeseen circumstances. Sometimes, due to some unexpected situations, share certificates issued by the company get lost or misplaced by the shareholders. The loss can lead to huge financial losses to shareholders as well as the company. To avoid such […]
What is the Procedure To Convert Physical Shares into The Demat Form?
In recent times, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has advocated the transfer of physical share certificates to a digital format to make the settlement process much faster, easier, and hassle-free for traders. SEBI has also urged shareholders to convert their physical share certificates into electronic form to eliminate fraud commonly committed by […]
Why is RTA Important For Both Investors & Fund House?
Registrar & Transfer Agent: The Registrar & Share Transfer Agent is a medium-sized entity that assumes responsibility for the back-end process for multiple transactions involving mutual funds, as well as financial & non-financial dealings. The RTA undertakes the responsibility of maintaining records for each mutual fund’s transactions of the fund house across the country via its chain of […]
NSDL Debenture ISIN Application: Documents & Checklist for Issuers
Introduction An issuer should get an ISIN (International Securities Identification Number) from NSDL before issuing Debentures or Bonds in demat form. Various ISIN applications get delayed due to incomplete documents, incorrect cash flow details, or mismatches in security information. To ensure seamless approval of the ISIN application, issuers must concentrate on two areas: Step 1: […]
Dematerialised Form AIFs Units Issuance As Per SEBI India
On June 21, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued a circular. It states new regulations for issuing units of Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) in the form of dematerialisation. The action is a crucial move proposing to enhance transparency and protect investors. In the Circular, deadlines and compliance requirements for these modifications […]
SEBI Special Window 2026: Transfer & Demat of Physical Shares Guide
Introduction The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has decided to strengthen investor protection and ease doing business. In this decision, it has rolled out a Special Window for the Transfer and Dematerialisation of Physical Securities. A significant opportunity has arisen under this statutory development for Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and other financial professionals […]
R&T Agent and How They Manage Their Stakeholders?
A registrar or transfer agent is a trust or similar financial institution that registers and maintains complete data records of the transactions of investors for the ease of mutual fund companies. So the primary role of the Registrar & Transfer Agent is to maintain records of investors and account balances. A registrar and transfer agent […]
Demat Account – What it is and How To Open A Demat Account Online
Shares are offered by companies incorporated in India under the Companies Act, 2013. These shares are either present in physical form or electronic form. Tangible share certificates owned by investors are physical shares with physical presence; whereas shares held in electronic form are dematerialised shares owned by investors in their Demat account. So, we can […]
