SEBI'S MOVE TO BOOST INVESTOR PROTECTION

The move by Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) allowing Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC), categorized as infrastructure finance companies, to issue long-term bonds to foreign institutional investors would help boost investment. SEBI's decision to frame regulations for alternative investments to govern entities promising returns from off-beat avenues, examination of social relevance of innovative financial products, launch of web-based complaints redressal system and simplification of trading account opening procedures would enhance investor' confidence in the markets and also aid investment decision-making.