The Securities and Exchange Board of India has changed valuations for certain repos to mark-to-market, according to a recent circular. Previously valuations were on cost plus accrual basis.
“In order to have uniformity in valuation methodology of all money market and debt instruments and to address the concerns of unintended regulatory arbitrage that may arise due to different valuation methodology adopted, it has been decided that the valuation of repurchase (repo) transactions including TREPS with tenor of up to 30 days shall also be valued at mark to market basis.”
Further, valuation of all repo transactions, except for overnight repos, in addition to the valuation of money market and debt securities, shall be obtained from valuation agencies, SEBI wrote.