We have a special episode for you this week! Monika Halan sits down with Ashwani Bhatia, a whole time member (WTM) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), to delve into the measures and strategies SEBI employs to protect investor interests in an ever-evolving market landscape. They discuss the role of SEBI in maintaining market integrity, the importance of investor education, and the steps being taken to combat financial fraud. Tune in to understand how SEBI's regulatory framework adapts to changing market dynamics and what investors can do to safeguard their investments. Chapters: (00:31 - 03:35) Introduction (03:35 - 05:42) The Need for SEBI (05:42 - 07:21) How was SEBI Established?  (07:21 - 10:34) How has the Market Changed? (10:34 - 14:43) Roles and Responsibilities (14:43 - 22:06) Psychology of Retail Investors and Day Traders (22:06 - 26:18) The Rise of Retail Money (26:18 - 31:50) Advice for Investors to Protect against Scams (31:50 - 33:55) What can Investors Expect from SEBI? To know more about the Securities and Exchange Board of India, head to https://www.sebi.gov.in/ The company analysis site Ashwani refers to https://www.screener.in/ If you have financial questions that you’d like answers for, please email us at [email protected]  Monika’s book on basic money management https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-money-english/ Monika’s book on mutual funds https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-mutual-funds/ Monika’s workbook on recording your financial life https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-legacy/ Calculators https://investor.sebi.gov.in/calculators/index.html You can find Monika on her social media @monikahalan.  Twitter @MonikaHalan Instagram @MonikaHalan Facebook @MonikaHalan This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in Creative Director: Mae Mariyam Thomas Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome Head of Audio: Kartik Kulkarni Producer: Meghna Gulati  Sound Editor: Lakshman Parsuram Artwork: Alika Gupta