SEBI Launches FREE Investor Certification Exam; Check How Can It Benefit You To Improve Financial Literacy
Capital markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday launched a free, voluntary online investor certification examination, which will help individuals gain comprehensive knowledge about stock market investing.
Developed in collaboration with the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), this voluntary certification aims to help investors test their knowledge of markets and investing, Sebi said in a statement.
What Will You Learn In SEBI’s Certification?
The certification examination has been designed to assist individuals in their journey to gaining comprehensive knowledge about investing in the Indian securities markets.
During the launch, Ananth Narayan G, Whole Time Member of Sebi, highlighted that the new certification examination is a significant step towards enhancing digital financial education in the securities market.
“This online exam will help enhance investors’ understanding of the investment process and the associated risks in the securities market and thus promote an efficient approach to investment aligned with the risk appetite of the investor,” he added.
Details of the course, how to register and helpline to reach out to for queries are available on the investor.sebi.gov.in or
How Will SEBI’s Exam Benefit You?
Improve Your understanding of Basic concepts of Finance, i.e Saving, Investment, Budgeting, Inflation etc.
Improve your knowledge about government schemes.
Helps To understand the structure of securities markets like primary and secondary markets.
Know Basics of stock exchanges, depositories, and regulatory bodies.
Guide you about risks associated with Investment such as credit risk, market risk, and liquidity risk.
SEBI Proposes Review In Rules For Stock Derivatives Trading
Financial market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed updating the framework for trading in stock derivatives.
Floating a consultation paper on its website, the regulator said there can be higher risks of market manipulation, increased volatility, and compromised investor protection. The consultation paper seeks view from all stakeholders on updating the selection criteria for entry and exit of stocks in the derivatives market.
Derivatives trading typically help one make profits by betting on the future value of an underlying asset.
Trading in derivatives by small retail investors, particularly in futures and options (F&O) segment, has risen in India over the past years. Exchanges and the regulator have from time to time cautioned investors on the potential risks that arise from such high risk investments.
(With Inputs From PTI & ANI)
