To protect investors’ funds, capital markets regulator SEBI (Securities Exchange Board of India) has released a circular dated Dec 12, 2023 to ensure upstreaming of clients’ funds. The circular has specified the framework requiring stock brokers or clearing members to place all the clients’ clear credit balances to clearing corporations on end of day basis. … Read more
Navneet Munot, MD and CEO of HDFC Asset Management Company (HDFC AMC) is one of the most recognised names in India’s mutual fund industry. He has over three decades of experience managing assets. Taking care of assets worth over ₹6 lakh crore, Munot has played an immensely important role in shaping up the investment landscape … Read more
This framework introduces a mechanism to verify the past performance claims made by investment advisors (IAs), research analysts (RAs), and algo providers (collectively, Regulated Persons). Under the new framework, a registered credit rating agency will be designated as PaRRVA, an independent body responsible for verifying the risk-return metrics of investment advice, strategies, and model portfolios … Read more
Investment advisors (IAs) and research analysts (RAs) can charge their fees in advance for one year instead of three months earlier, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said in a circular. Sebi has received a number of representations regarding the restrictions on advance fees. According to stakeholders, the three-month limitation disincentivises RAs and … Read more
The Indian stock market has been on a roll over the past few years. This has given rise to several social media platforms sharing stock tips and market insights. A famous class of ‘Finfluencers’ have emerged out of the fame the stock market has earned over the past few years. These financial influencers offer tips, … Read more
Discretionary portfolio managers have grown by ₹4.26 lakh crore since then. And even mutual fund investors have discovered the power of risk-adjusted returns through categories such as balanced advantage funds ( ₹2.9 lakh crore of assets under management) and multi-asset funds ( ₹4.33 lakh crore of AUM). The Securities and Exchange Board of India recently … Read more
What sets them apart, and how do they stack up against existing investment options? Here’s a deep dive into everything you need to know. What are SIFs? SIFs are specialized investment funds. They are high-risk, high-return versions of traditional mutual funds. An SIF will have a minimum ticket size of ₹10 lakh across all SIFs. … Read more
This crucial metric for stress tests, as mandated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India, indicates higher liquidity risks in the small-cap segment even as investors flock to these stocks, lured by their promise of high returns. According to some experts, a high liquidity risk could also point to the low quality of a fund’s … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 22 (PTI) Industry body Amfi has launched three initiatives — SIP for smaller investments, Tarun Yojana to encourage young investors, and MITRA to help track and recover forgotten investments. These initiatives align with markets regulator Sebi and Association of Mutual Funds in India’s ongoing efforts to democratise mutual fund investments, ensuring wider … Read more