mutual funds

Mutual funds wrap: Would SEBI direct BoB and BNP Paribas MFs to consolidate schemes post merger?

In December 2017 SEBI pushed further steps towards schemes consolidation through a Categorization and Rationalization of schemes within an AMC to keep clear cut distinct and simply understandable schemes.

Baroda AMC, BNP Paribas AMC to merge

BNP Paribas Asset Management is a subsidiary of BNP Paribas Asset Management Asia.

Mutual funds add a mere 29 lakh new investor folios in H1 FY20

Investors seem to have stayed off credit risk funds following numerous credit events, indicating a sharp decline in their risk appetite

Equity MF inflows driven by large caps, SIPs remain steady

Bombay HC allows Edelweiss AMC’s plea for disclosure of all DHFL assets

The court said that the existing restraint on DHFL on making payments to third parties will continue

3-Point Analysis | Comparison of mutual fund inflow and outflow

Liquid funds saw an outflow of Rs 1.41 lakh crore as against an inflow of Rs 79,000 crore in August

BNP Paribas MF Deputy CEO Anand Shah has put in his papers: Sources

Shah, with over 17 years of experience, had joined BNP Paribas Asset Management in March 2011.

Nippon Life Insurance open to inorganic growth in Indian AMC space: Minoru Kimura, Asia Pacific head

Kimura believes that the mutual fund industry can avoid debt crisis through robust credit analysis and risk management systems.

AMFI monthly report: Liquid funds hit the most; equity funds see inflows in Sept

Liquid funds, which are used by banks and corporates to park surplus cash, recorded the highest amount of outflows last month

Investing in mutual funds best way to fund your dream vacation

Depending on the time in hand before your planned vacation, you have the option to choose from liquid funds to ultra-short-term funds.

Reliance Nippon Life AMC to be rechristened Nippon India Mutual Fund

The company will continue to operate without any change in structure and management

MF wrap: Average AUM up merely 3.6% in first 6 months of FY20

Industry experts attributed the minimal rise in average AUM to outflows from debt funds, particularly credit risk funds

Here's what one must do if still stuck in credit risk funds

For first-time investors, Kumar recommended dynamic equity asset allocation funds which auto-adjust equity allocation based on market valuations.

Here's why SEBI is trying to boost MF AUM from B30 cities

As of August 2019, 15 percent or Rs 3.99 lakh crore of industry’s assets came from B30 locations.

Mutual funds Wrap: Corporate tax cuts to benefit struggling sectors

The government seems to have provided a major fillip to the economy and market sentiment, along with the 110 bps rate cut by RBI.

Investors are moving from real estate to mutual funds for better returns 

Not too long ago, mutual fund investment was perceived to be for the rich alone. But now with ample awareness around the subject, the focus has shifted to make it a more inclusive affair.

SEBI asks MFs to adopt waterfall approach for money market, debt securities valuation

Under this approach, all traded securities would be valued on the basis of traded yields, subject to identification of outlier trades by the valuation agencies.

Missed the bus! 63 MF schemes held over 10% cash in portfolio till September 20

According to data collated by ACEMF, 63 equity schemes were holding more than 10 percent in cash and cash equivalent as on September 20.

Sebi tightens rules for debt mutual fund

The new rule, applicable from April 1 next year, is aimed at improving risk management and ensuring sufficient liquidity, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said in a circular.

Small towns account for 15.3% of MF asset base, Maharashtra biggest contributor

The mutual fund industry's total Average Assets Under Management (AAUM) came in at Rs 25.64 lakh crore last month as against Rs 25.81 lakh crore in the preceding month and Rs 25.2 lakh crore in August 2018.

Mutual funds collection via SIP up 7.5% to Rs 8,231 cr in August amid volatile markets

With this, total SIP contribution in the first five months of the current fiscal rose to Rs 41,098 crore as compared to Rs 36,760 crore in April-August 2018, as per the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI).

UTI MF creates segregated portfolio after rating downgrade of Altico Capital

The move will help prevent the distressed assets from damaging the returns generated from more liquid and better-performing assets.

Mutual funds add around 5 lakh folios in August, total tally reaches to 8.53cr

Folios are numbers designated to individual investor accounts. An investor can have multiple folios.

Commodities mutual fund: Where’s the hold-up & what’s causing the delay?

An industry official explained that who will take responsibility for goods lying in the warehouse of the custodian is one of the reasons why no one wants to assume the role of the commodity custodian

Sundaram Mutual Fund garners Rs 358 crore via equity fund NFO

The scheme will deploy at least 65 percent of its assets in equity and equity-related instruments across market capitalisation, while up to 35 percent will be deployed in fixed income and money market instruments.