The SEBI Board met and approved several important decisions: (i) Amendments to corporate governance norms for listed companies to align with new Companies Act and strengthen governance, effective October 1, 2014. (ii) A long-term policy for mutual funds in India including tax incentives and proposals to increase reach, transparency and inclusion. (iii) Amendments to KYC regulations removing the option for fresh KYC if already done, further facilitating the process.