Introduction to Securities Law

P R O G R A M M E O U T L I N E

Unit 1: Introduction

• Examine the purpose of ‘securities’ and the securities market.

• Analyse the scope of Securities Law.

• Understand the regulatory framework in place and the key components of securities law.

Unit 2: Important Definitions and Concepts

• Examine the more common terms and concepts specific to Securities Law.

• Study the structure of the securities market, the manner in which companies use it to raise funds, and the constituent entities of the system.

Unit 3: Capital Market Instruments

• Understand the legal framework defines ‘securities’ and what the established scope of that term is.

• Identify and distinguish the various instruments around which the capital markets revolve.

• Perceive how these instruments allow their holders to interact with the issuing company.

Unit 4: Securities Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”)

• Study the primary regulator in relation to the securities market—SEBI.

• Learn about its formation, structure, duties, powers, and functions.

• Understand the legal framework that the SEBI has put in place to regulate the securities market.

Unit 5: Understanding Primary Markets

• Examine the statutes and regulations come into play when a company undertakes an IPO.

• Identify the various players involved in the IPO process and their roles.

• Study the broad procedure for an IPO.

Unit 6: Understanding Secondary Markets

• Study the regulatory framework governing secondary markets.

• Identify the various intermediaries involved in secondary market transactions.

Unit 7: Understanding Stock Exchanges

• Examine the role of stock exchanges in the securities market.

• Study the regulations governing their setting up and operation.

Unit 8: Understanding Debt Securities and Debt Markets

• Learn about the three categories of debt securities market—the government securities market, the corporate bond market, and the securitised debt market.