Alerts & Updates 31st Dec 2025
SEBI has issued a circular dated December 30, 2025, introducing a new certification requirement for Compliance Officers of investment managers of Alternative Investment Funds. The circular requires Compliance Officers to hold a NISM Series III-C: Securities Intermediaries Compliance (Fund) Certification.
This update summarizes the key requirements of the circular and compares it with similar certification requirements introduced by IFSCA and highlights the broader regulatory trend towards role-specific certifications by the Indian financial regulators.
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