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CCP504 (B)
CCP504 (B)
ANDHRA PRADESH
Name : MAJOR K. SIVA KUMAR
Designation : HEAD OF SECTION
Branch : Diploma in Commercial and
Computer Practice
Institute : Government Polytechnic, Srikakulam
Year/Semester : V Semester
Subject : Banking
Subject Code : CCP504(B)
Topic : Lead Banks and Merchant Banking
Duration : 50 Mts
Sub Topic : Banker’s Role as Underwriters
Teaching aids : PPT and Animations
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Regulatory Frame work of SEBI
on Underwriters :
Objectives:-
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Recap :
In the previous class, you have learnt the meaning of
underwriting and general responsibilities of
Underwriters. They are:
Underwriting is another important activity in the New
Issue/Primary market.
Underwriting is nothing but insurance against
inadequate subscription.
Merchant bankers appoint the underwriters in any
new issues.
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Recap (Contd..) :
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Known to Unknown :
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Known to Unknown :
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Known to Unknown :
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Regulatory Framework of SEBI :
Registration:
To act as an underwriter, a certificate of
registration must be obtained from SEBI.
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Regulatory Framework of SEBI :
For getting certificate of registration, the Underwriters
have to fulfill the following conditions:
They must have necessary infrastructure
e.g. Adequate office space, equipment and
manpower
They should have past experience in
underwriting/employment of at least two persons with
experience in underwriting
They should have a net worth (capital + free
reserves) of Rs. 20 lakh
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Fee :
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Code of Conduct :
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Code of Conduct (Contd..) :
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Code of Conduct (Contd..) :
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Agreement with Clients :
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Agreement with Clients :
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Amount of Commission :
Section 76 of the Companies act, 1956, Permits
payment of underwriting commission to the
underwriter, subject to the following conditions:
The payment of commission should be
authorized by the articles.
The commission should not exceed 5 per cent
of issue price in case of shares.
The commission is 2.5 percent of the issue
price in case of debentures.
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Amount of Commission :
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Amount of Commission :
A copy of the contract for payment of the
commission should be delivered to the registrar
at the time of delivery of the prospectus or the
statement in lieu of prospectus for registration
In case of banking companies, section13 of the
Banking Regulation Act provides that the
commission in respect of any shares issued by it
should not exceed in aggregate 2.5 percent of
the paid-up value of the said shares
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Action in Case of Default :
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Summary :
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Summary (Contd..) :
The commission should not exceed 5 per cent of
issue price in case of shares.
The commission is 2.5 percent of the issue price
in case of debentures.
They have to make an agreement with the clients
to act as underwriters.
Underwriters are liable for suspension /
cancellation of registration if they do not comply
with the rules / provisions of SEBI Act.
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Quiz :
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Quiz :
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Frequently Asked Questions :
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Assignment :
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