SEBI Issues Circular in Regard to the Usage of Brand Name/Trade Name by Investment Advisers (IA) and Research Analysts (RA)

On 06th April 2023, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued a Circular in Regard to the Usage of Brand Name/Trade Name by Investment Advisers (IA) and Research Analysts (RA).

SEBI has observed that a few investment advisers and research analysts are using the “Brand Name/Trade Name/Logo” more prominently in their advertisements, websites, publications correspondences with clients, and various documents while marketing their services rather than their name as registered with SEBI. The brand name/trade name/logo may or may not be related to the name of IA/RA as registered with SEBI and hence may mislead and create confusion in the minds of the investors.