Dr. Naresh Maheshwari
FCA | FCS | Doctorate in Options Trading
Global Authority in Capital Markets, Investor Protection & Financial Policy
Executive Profile
Dr. Naresh Maheshwari is a distinguished thought leader and institutional authority in capital markets, bringing over four decades of professional excellence, policy engagement, and academic contribution. His work spans financial markets, investor education, regulatory advisory, and international cooperation, positioning him among the most respected voices in the Indian and Asian capital market ecosystem.
Strategic Leadership & Current Appointments
- Chairman – Farsight Group
- Chairman – Asian Forum of Investor Education (AFIE)
- National President – ANMI, CPAI, and DPAI
- Developer – “Trryitt”, an advanced stock market analytics platform
- Senior Partner – Vinod Kumar & Associates, Chartered Accountants
- Mentor – Depository Participants Association of India (DPAI)
- Advisor and Facilitator for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) in India
Institutional, Regulatory & Policy Engagement
- Member – SEBI Secondary Market Advisory Committee (over five years)
- Member – SEBI Committees on IPOs, Disclosure Standards, and Listing Regulations
- Member – Ministry of Finance Committee on Risk Assessment in Financial Markets
- Member – Ministry of Finance Sectoral Committee representing Capital Markets on FATCA and CRS
Professional Standing & Affiliations
- Fellow – Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
- Fellow – Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
- Associate – Indian Institute of Surveyors and Loss Assessors (IISLA)
- Insolvency Resolution Professional (IRP) – Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)
- Co-Chairman – FICCI Capital Market (Secondary Market Committee)
- Member – ASSOCHAM Capital Market Committee
- Member – Settlement Fund Committee, National Multi Commodity Exchange of India
Global Representation & International Engagement
Dr. Maheshwari serves as Chairman – Asia of the International Forum for Investor Education (IFIE), an initiative promoted by US FINRA and the Asian Securities Forum, representing 31 institutions across 21 countries.
He has led Indian capital market delegations to Beijing and Tokyo and represented India at leading global forums including KOFIA (Korea), MAS (Singapore), ASC (Thailand), and ASF platforms across Asia.
He has delivered keynote addresses and strategic presentations at international conferences and stock exchange forums in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Korea, Malaysia, and Dubai (DGCX).
Academic, Research & Knowledge Leadership
- Author – Handbook for Investing & Investor Protection, published by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
- Publication released by the Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India
- Visiting Faculty – Kyoto University, Japan (Asian Business School)
- Author of 100+ research articles, policy papers, and interviews with global capital market leaders
Professional Experience
- 45 years of professional practice as a Chartered Accountant
- 30 years of experience as a Financial Consultant and Stock Broker
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