# Investment Advisers

Type: professional_group

Source: Finance Intelligence Brief — https://getfinancebrief.com/entity/investment-advisers
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## Timeline

- **2026-Q2**: Consultation Phase — Expected release of a discussion paper detailing the new penalty matrix.
- **2026-03-16**: Policy Announcement — SEBI reveals plans for light-touch regulation and digital guidance platform.
- **2026**: Platform Launch — Scheduled rollout of the Digital Guidance Platform for registered advisers.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### SEBI Shifts to 'Light-Touch' Regulation for Investment Advisers
2026-03-16 15:55:33 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is overhauling its enforcement approach for investment advisers, introducing a tiered, 'light-touch' penalty structure. This regulatory pivot, alongside a new digital guidance platform, aims to reduce compliance friction and revitalize the shrinking pool of registered financial professionals.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/sebi-light-touch-penalty-investment-advisers

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