Standard Chartered Bank has settled a case with market regulator Sebi. The bank agreed to pay Rs 57 lakh for alleged lapses as a designated depository participant for foreign portfolio investors. Sebi found failures in monitoring FPI disclosures and reporting changes in beneficial ownership. Delays in processing investor grouping updates were also noted. The settlement resolves multiple compliance issues.
US stocks today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq end higher on cool inflation data, solid bank earnings
U.S. stocks ended higher as softer June inflation data and strong bank earnings lifted sentiment despite escalating Middle East tensions. Nasdaq outperformed on chip gains,