SEBI Defers Senior Officials' Asset Disclosure Amid Privacy Concerns

• SEBI's board postponed a proposal for senior officials to disclose their financial assets and liabilities.
• Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey cited public, media comments, and employee concerns for the deferral.
• While an automated framework is agreed upon, public disclosure raises significant privacy issues.
• A high-level committee, led by Pratyush Sinha, had recommended public disclosure for top SEBI officials.
• The board seeks more detailed discussion to balance transparency requirements with privacy concerns.

Why It Matters: SEBI delays asset disclosure for senior staff, citing privacy and need for further discussion.