Sebi now permits stock brokers to accept WhatsApp buy/sell instructions from investors, provided these messages are retrievable for investigations. This move addresses compliance concerns and the risk of ‘front running’, allowing WhatsApp chats to be considered legally verifiable records if properly logged and preserved by brokers.
Holding mutual funds in SoA or demat: Which is better?
Mutual fund units can be held in Statement of Account or demat form. SoA mode offers simplicity for mutual fund-only investors avoiding extra charges. Demat