Retail Algo Trading Gets Safer, SEBI Sets New Guidelines; New Standards Aim To Protect Retail Investors

Mumbai: In a continued effort to regulate algorithmic trading, SEBI issued a circular on February 4, 2025, mandating safeguards for retail investors participating through broker-provided platforms. This initiative focuses on enhancing transparency and reducing risks.

Exchange Action

BSE, in its Notice No. 20250506-3 dated May 6, 2025, has reiterated its commitment to enforcing SEBI’s directive. The exchange has published a set of implementation standards aligned with para 7(a) of the SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MIRSD/MIRSD-PoD/P/CIR/2025/0000013.

What's New

The standards specify procedures for brokers and registered vendors offering algo trading to retail clients. These include clearer disclosures, pre-approvals, and system-level validations to prevent misuse. This move is seen as a necessary step toward responsible automation in retail trading.

Who Must Act

Trading members and registered vendors must now ensure compliance with these standards and are urged to review the Annexure provided with the notice for complete details.

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