SEBI had earlier mandated that Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) must hold their investments in dematerialised form as per its January 12, 2024, circular. Given industry feedback and implementation challenges, SEBI has now extended the deadlines, providing AIFs with more time to comply. The revised timelines to comply with compulsory dematerialisation requirements are as under:
- New Investments: The mandatory dematerialisation requirement for new investments by AIFs will now be effective from July 1, 2025 (previously October 1, 2024). This means any investment made on or after this date must be held in dematerialised form, ensuring greater transparency and ease of transaction.
- Existing Investments: AIFs holding investments that require dematerialisation must comply by October 31, 2025 (earlier January 31, 2025). This extension gives AIFs additional time to transition their holdings into a dematerialised format while maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Exemption for Certain AIF Schemes: AIF schemes with tenure ending on or before October 31, 2025, are exempt from this requirement (previously, the exemption was only for schemes ending on or before January 31, 2025). This provides relief for funds nearing maturity.
These regulatory relaxations aim to provide AIFs with a smoother transition period while ensuring that compliance requirements are met efficiently.
Link to SEBI circular dated 14 February 2025: https://lnkd.in/dW2-b9Ye
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