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Procedure for seeking prior approval for change in control of SEBI registered Portfolio Managers

SEBI registered Portfolio Managers

SEBI vide circular No. SEBI/HO/IMD/IMD-I/DOF1/P/CIR/2021/564 dated 12th May, 2021 has stated that Regulation 11(aa) of SEBI(Portfolio Managers) (Second  Amendment)  Regulations,  2021 provides that a Portfolio Manager shall obtain prior approval of SEBI in case of change in control in such manner as may be specified by SEBI. Accordingly, it has been decided that all SEBI registered Portfolio Managers shall comply with the following in case they propose change in control:

  • An online application shall be made to SEBI for prior approval  through the SEBI Intermediary Portal.
  • The prior  approval granted  by  SEBI  shall  be  valid  for  a  period  of six  months from the date of such approval.
  • Applications for fresh registration pursuant to change in control shall be made to SEBI within six months from the date of prior approval.
  • Pursuant to grant of prior approval by SEBI, all the existing investors/ clients shall be  informed  about  the  proposed  change  prior to  effecting  the  same,  in order   to   enable   them   to   take   well   informed   decision   regarding   their continuance or otherwise with the changed management.

https://www.sebi.gov.in/legal/circulars/may-2021/procedure-for-seeking-prior-approval-for-change-in-control-of-sebi-registered-portfolio-managers_50116.html