SEBI has introduced new rules for the appointment and management of key officials at stock exchanges, clearing corporations, and depositories.
Key personnel like chief compliance officer, chief risk officer, chief technology officer, and chief information security officer will now be appointed through an external expert agency.
The process of appointment, re-appointment, resignation, or termination of these officials will involve external agency recommendations to the nomination and remuneration committee for final approval.
SEBI has also mandated a cooling-off period decided by each MII's board for key officials moving between competing institutions and directed transparency in re-appointment reasons for public interest directors.