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    ‘You can distribute PMS and AIF with your existing ARN’
    Ask us: MFDs are allowed to distribute other financial products like PMS and AIF without obtaining a separate distribution license.
    by Nishant PatnaikDec 16, 2020
    Submit ROC certificate with updated PAN to AMFI by Dec 31
    There is no need to inform AMCs separately as CAMS reports to AMCs about change in nomenclature on behalf of AMFI.
    by Nishant PatnaikDec 10, 2020
    ‘MFDs can work with multiple national distributors’
    There is no restriction on tying up with multiple national distributors.
    by Nishant PatnaikDec 9, 2020
    Sub brokers need to make changes to their name to comply with SEBI norms
    All ARN holders have to follow the AMFI code of conduct in letter and spirit irrespective of their business model.
    by Nishant PatnaikNov 4, 2020
    ‘Sole proprietorship firms can directly make name change request to AMFI’
    Ask us: Ensure that you have opened a new bank account in your new company’s name before applying for name change in ARN.
    by Nishant PatnaikOct 26, 2020
    ‘Sub brokers can transfer their assets to own ARN’
    Ask us: You will be required to obtain an NOC from the national distributor and clients and inform respective AMCs about this transfer.
    by Nishant PatnaikSep 21, 2020
    ‘On AUM transfer, trail commission of new distributor and previous ARN holder will be same’
    Ask us: Since AMFI norms say that assets can only be transferred to valid ARN, you will have to first ensure that the new ARN is KYD complaint.
    by Nishant PatnaikSep 18, 2020
    ‘Rs.40 lakh GST exemption is not applicable for MF distributors’
    Currently, mutual fund distributors earning less than Rs.20 lakh and not having GST registration are exempted from paying GST.
    by Nishant PatnaikSep 15, 2020
    Expired ARNs can be renewed even today
    While the new AMFI norms lead to permanent suspension of ARN if it is not renewed within six months of the date of expiry, you can continue to renew your ARN even now as the new guidelines have come into effect from August 1, 2020.
    by Nishant PatnaikAug 24, 2020
    ‘There is no regulation which stops MF distributors from selling other financial products’
    You can distribute host of products subject to approval of respective regulators.
    by Nishant PatnaikJul 23, 2020
    You can renew your ARN 12 months prior to the expiry date
    Ideally, you should renew your ARN before the expiry of your ARN to avoid forfeiture of trail commission.
    by Team Cafemutual Jun 24, 2020
    ‘You have to forgo trail commission if you don’t renew ARN within six months of expiry’
    Currently, there is no timeline to renew ARN.
    by Team Cafemutual Jun 22, 2020
    Ask us: While upfronting of trail commission is allowed in SIPs, it comes with terms and conditions
    AMCs are allowed to do upfronting of trail commission only for first time SIP investor based on PAN.
    by Nishant PatnaikJun 8, 2020
    ‘You can transfer AUM from national distributor to your ARN only if you get clearance from AMFI’
    Since partial transfer of assets is no longer allowed, you cannot transfer your assets from NDs to individual ARN in normal course.
    by Nishant PatnaikMar 9, 2020
    ‘Remember updating AMFI on your GST status to avoid taxmen notice’
    MF distributors are required to intimate AMFI after cancelling their GST.
    by Nishant PatnaikMar 4, 2020
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