SEBI Updates Investor Charter for Advisers and Analysts

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SEBI Investor Charter 2025

Circular No. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/MIRSD-PoD/P/CIR/2025/80 & 81; Dated: 02.06.2025

In a move aimed at strengthening investor protection and promoting financial literacy, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has modified the Investor Charter applicable to Investment Advisers (IAs) and Research Analysts (RAs).

1. Objective – Enhancing Financial Inclusion and Literacy

The revised charter is designed to enhance:

  • Financial inclusion, by making advisory and research services more transparent and accessible.
  • Financial literacy, by educating investors on their rights, responsibilities, and the functioning of regulated entities.

2. Key Additions in the Modified Investor Charter

The updated charter now includes the following comprehensive components:

2.1 Vision and Mission Statements for Investors

  • Clearly defined goals to empower investors with knowledge and confidence in dealing with IAs and RAs.

2.2 Details of Business Transacted by IAs and RAs

  • Overview of the scope of services provided by investment advisers and research analysts.
  • Helps investors understand the exact nature of advice or analysis they are receiving.

2.3 Grievance Redressal Mechanism

  • Step-by-step procedure for lodging complaints.
  • Timelines for resolution and escalation matrix.
  • Contact details of concerned redressal authorities, including SEBI SCORES platform.

2.4 Investors’ Rights

  • Rights related to transparent fee disclosures, professional conduct, access to information, and fair treatment by IAs and RAs.

2.5 Expectations from Investors

  • Advisory for investors to stay informed, read disclaimers carefully, and verify the registration status of IAs/RAs before engaging.

2.6 Disclosure of Investor Complaints

  • IAs and RAs are now mandated to disclose the format and status of investor complaints on a monthly basis.
  • This improves accountability and allows investors to assess the service track record of an IA/RA.

3. Impact and Compliance

This update aligns with SEBI’s ongoing initiatives to ensure:

  • Better informed decision-making by investors,
  • Strengthened investor confidence in regulated advisory services, and
  • Higher standards of transparency and professionalism among market intermediaries.

All IAs and RAs are required to update their public disclosures and compliance procedures in line with the revised charter.

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Taxmann Publications has a dedicated in-house Research & Editorial Team. This team consists of a team of Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and Lawyers. This team works under the guidance and supervision of editor-in-chief Mr Rakesh Bhargava.

The Research and Editorial Team is responsible for developing reliable and accurate content for the readers. The team follows the six-sigma approach to achieve the benchmark of zero error in its publications and research platforms. The team ensures that the following publication guidelines are thoroughly followed while developing the content:

  • The statutory material is obtained only from the authorized and reliable sources
  • All the latest developments in the judicial and legislative fields are covered
  • Prepare the analytical write-ups on current, controversial, and important issues to help the readers to understand the concept and its implications
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  • All evidence-based statements are supported with proper reference to Section, Circular No., Notification No. or citations
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