New Delhi, Feb 15 (PTI) Capital markets regulator Sebi has revised the timelines for the issuance of Consolidated Account Statements by depositories to enhance compliance ease. In a circular issued on Friday, the regulator said the asset management companies (AMCs) and mutual fund registrar and transfer agents (MF-RTAs) are required to provide common PAN data…
Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) continue to maintain strong momentum as a favored investment strategy, with contributions reaching nearly â‚ą26,400 crore in January 2025, just shy of the record â‚ą26,459 crore in December 2024. This marks a slight dip of only 0.2%. Meanwhile, equity mutual fund inflows saw a modest decline of 3.6% in January 2025,…
The popularity of passive investing among investors who seek low-cost automation solutions has surged through the use of index funds together with Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). Most investors choose passive funds since they provide broad market coverage at lower operating expense levels. Some investors miss crucial threats that exist in their investments. This article investigates passive…
In today’s fast-paced, information-driven world, it’s easy to get obsessed with monitoring the performance of your mutual fund every single day. With apps and websites giving live updates, checking your investment’s performance has never been easier. But is this constant scrutiny really benefiting you? The answer may surprise you. In fact, it might be harming…
In 2023, Kamath stepped down as head of fixed income of the mutual fund segment to head the newly set-up alternatives business. According to a private presentation accessed by Mint, the AIF will only lend to financial services-related companies and is targeting an internal rate of return (IRR) of 11% to 14%. Franklin Templeton said…
If you have decided to make a foray into the world of mutual fund investments, there are several important decisions to be made – you must zero down on the product and fund house that you are signing up with, the amount that you wish to invest and the tenure. In addition, there is one…
Portfolio management services (PMS) are navigating new challenges after the Union Budget for 2024-25 increased tax on long-term capital gains (LTCG) and short-term capital gains (STCG). As stocks are held in the investor’s demat account in PMS, every buy and sell decision of the PMS manager has a tax impact for the investor, unlike a…
I’ve always observed these incidents with a mix of concern and professional interest. Because front-running isn’t a new phenomenon, nor is it unique to any single fund house. This practice, where insiders use advance knowledge of pending orders to trade for their own benefit, has reared its ugly head multiple times in the Indian mutual…
