SEBI weekly summary

SEBI updates 17-23 August 2026: FPI digital PoA, KRA KYC access

SEBI allowed digitally signed FPI Powers of Attorney, opened KRA systems to IFSCA-regulated entities, and merged mutual-fund registration forms.

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The week in brief

What changed

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From 20 August, FPIs may give custodians a Power of Attorney signed under the Information Technology Act, 2000. Notarisation, apostille or consularisation is no longer required for that digital form.
- Record: Acceptance of Digitally Signed Power of Attorney from FPIs
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IFSCA is specified under KRA Regulation 16A(1), so IFSCA-regulated entities may use SEBI KRAs for client KYC, including FPI data-security rules in the FPI Master Circular.
- Record: Enabling sharing of information by KYC Registration Agencies with entities regulated by International Financial Services Centres Authority