BSE has started levying transaction fee on its BSE Star MF platform. The transaction fee is applicable from December 1, 2016. This cost will be borne by AMCs.
Transaction fee
“In order to cover the costs of operations, all participating Mutual Funds/AMCs are hereby informed that transaction charges shall be levied on all orders being routed through the BSE Star MF platform”, states the circular issued on 30 November.
BSE Star MF is a browser based automated online order collection system which can be accessed through web from anywhere. Distributors can initiate a number of transactions like invest, redeem and start a SIP through this platform on behalf of their clients.
BSE StAR MF has around 2400 registered distributors using this platform.