SEBI has prescribed a new appointment process for key management personnel (KMPs) of Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) such as stock exchanges, clearing corporations, and depositories.
The new norms will be applicable for the appointment, re-appointment, termination, or resignation of KMPs like Compliance Officer, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Information Security Officer.
An external agency will identify suitable candidates for these roles, to be reviewed and recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee to the governing board of MIIs for final decision-making.
SEBI emphasized the importance of prioritizing efficient discharge of responsibilities towards public interest over commercial interest, and the regulator has made changes to re-appointment policies and cooling-off periods for PIDs and non-independent directors in MIIs.