Registration, disclosures, and separation from tips are not bureaucracy - they are how investors judge trust. A plain-language guide that stays relevant.
Why we publish explainers like this
Investors cannot verify every claim in real time. Regulation sets minimum standards: who is registered, how conflicts are disclosed, and that research is not a disguised guarantee of returns.
What a registered research analyst should provide
- Clear identification of registration number and entity name on reports and marketing.
- Research with assumptions, risks, and intended audience (not one-line buy calls).
- Disclosure of material interests and compensation related to covered companies where applicable.
- No handling of your money or passwords; you execute in your own demat account.
Your responsibilities as an investor
- Verify registration on SEBI's public database.
- Read disclaimers and suitability sections before acting.
- Report guaranteed-return schemes through proper channels.
Read our Investor Charter and compliance hub for Visibo-specific policies.
This article is for education and information only. It is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell any security, or an offer to apply in any IPO. Past patterns do not guarantee future results.