August 16 is going to be a big day for the markets as the regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) will consider new rules to protect the investors’ interest and to expand the country's investment culture. The meeting is also considered important, as the new Finance Minister P Chidambaram’s has recently announced that various decisions could be made soon to attract more investors to mutual funds and other investment products.
The market watchdog in its ensuing meeting will consider greater and more cost-effective access to products like IPOs and mutual funds and will also discuss provision for a ‘safety net’ guarantee for IPO investors and some tax incentives for new investors.
SEBI would be considering finalising the fine-print of Rajiv Gandhi Equity Scheme, which was announced in this year's Union Budget and aims to provide tax benefits to first time investors in the stock market. SEBI is also likely to discuss a new definition for 'small or retail investors' in the meeting as there is some ambiguity in current regulations. Regarding the mutual funds, the regulator may consider giving the fund houses flexibility in using their expense ratio, which presently is being divided as per a fixed formula between the fund management fees and other expenses.
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